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 danielle applestone is back on let's go there and i'm thrilled to have her. she's a mit and ut austin trained materials science phd, founder, operator, advisor, and aspen institute henry crown fellow. she built bantam tools from a darpa r&d initiative through acquisition and now advises early-stage hard tech founders through applestone consulting and is the founder of the band, the applestones. she and her husband just released a new album, unusual richness. danielle, welcome back, my friend.00:00 friends across class lines06:14 a life changing conversation (fear of money)15:39 designing life and work on your terms17:47 how to scale without hiring25:09 why consulting unlocks wealth (solo 401k)34:00 7x income reality check38:14 what is crystallized intelligence?42:54 hard conversations with ceo clients49:31 evolved relationship with money56:22 being a musician firsthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/danielleapplestonehttps://theapplestones.bandcamp.com/album/unusual-richnesslet’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠listen on your favorite podcast app - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!

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christina mace-turner is the co-founder and ceo of epsilon lab and has spent her career helping leaders navigate moments of profound technological change. from being recruited by apple to build their business affairs organization during the launch of the iphone app store to help scale flipboard from 2 million to 90 million users, christina has been at the center of some of technology's biggest inflection points. today, she advises leaders on how to shape the future of ai and emerging technologies in ways that create value for business and society.00:00 ai skill gap wakeup call01:11 how we met03:06 building an ai lab07:07 ai jobs and upskilling16:01 favorite ai tools19:30 leveling the playing field with ai27:43 transcendental meditation39:54 company culture insights42:40 leaving apple for entrepreneurship47:08 building a skincare brand like tech50:41 country where women can't do anything but survive1:07:33 aging, hope, and ai advice christina's linkedin - ⁠⁠click here!⁠ ⁠christina's ai lab - click here!let’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠listen on your favorite podcast app - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!

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joanna rees is a trailblazer at the crossroads of brand, venture and impact as a board member of fico, inception fertility and illumyn. she brings bold strategy and heart to companies shaping the future. she's helping steer fico to top tier shareholder returns while guiding iconic brands like twitter, square and impossible foods through transformative growth. with roots in psychology, brand management, and investment banking, joanna founded vsp capital and co-launched endeavor catalyst now managing over 500 million to support entrepreneurs globally. a henry crown fellow and a global leader for tomorrow, she brings soul and rigor to everything she touches from corporate boards to civic change, including a run for mayor of san francisco. whether scaling ventures or championing social good joanna moves with purpose, grit, and vision.00:00 "ask and share" cold open01:25 show start02:33 the gender gap wake up call03:34 how joanna started her first fund09:22 when she felt like she made it11:25 rebuilding after divorce13:41 teaching kids to invest16:10 joanna's investing strategy23:11 why women don't talk about money30:26 evaluating returns and big investing mistakes34:29 joanna's fund-of-funds comprised of only female investors38:18 no fee no carry explained & fund-of-funds (fof) mechanics45:13 modeling financial goals with chatgpt47:43 philanthropy and legacy54:47 final piece of wisdomjoanna's linkedin - click here! ep 57: joanna rees - grit, love and freedom - click here!let’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠listen on your favorite podcast app - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!--resources:https://www.startengine.com/insights/private-market-education/fundamentals/accredited-vs-non-accreditedhttps://fundrise.com/campaigns/fund/flagshiphttps://republic.com/https://www.willowwealth.com/--Disclaimer:The information shared in this episode is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, investment, legal, tax, or accounting advice. Nothing discussed should be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any investment or financial product.Any companies, products, platforms, websites, or resources mentioned are shared for informational purposes only. Unless explicitly stated, we are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or compensated by any of the organizations or links referenced.All investing involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results.Before making any financial or investment decision, you should conduct your own independent research, carefully evaluate the risks, and consult with qualified professional advisors as appropriate. You are solely responsible for your own investment decisions and outcomes.

this one is dedicated to josh baerto support the austin community foundation, joshua baer legacy fund - click herewelcome to the “raw files” – short, monday releases capturing carla’s thoughts, reactions, musings, and insights on topics ranging from current events to personal stories and professional obstacles and learnings.let’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠find us on your favourite podcast platform - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠

 brooke hardie is a lawyer who believes everyone deserves to understand the rules that actually shape their lives. over 25 years of practicing law, she's helped thousands of people navigate some of life's toughest moments, from losing loved ones to launching businesses. and somewhere along the way, she realized something big... a lot of people don't actually need a lawyer, they need someone to explain the rules before life gets messy. the realization became 'life is legal', her way of teaching real-world law with plain english, good humor, and zero judgment. 00:00 episode teaser00:27 brooke hardie's intro01:12 how we know each other02:51 champion of legal literacy07:19 texas corking laws explained08:52 brooke's career transition moment14:33 facing fear and identity21:08 service mindset23:37 preparing for the leap26:33 el paso upbringing & law school doubts33:27 money lessons as a transactional lawyer 36:24 leaping without a net38:14 legal wellness movement42:22 save america act explained46:18 carla's pivot after public firing53:24 advice for insecurity and anxiety56:24 top 5 legal things for every adultbrooke's website - click here!brooke's podcast, life is legal - click here!let’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠listen on your favorite podcast app - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!

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 jairo romero is a seasoned tech executive and go-to-market leader with more than twenty-five years of experience scaling some of the world's most successful software and cloud companies. jairo has held senior leadership roles at rackspace, acquia, and drillinginfo, helping drive transformational growth and multiple billion-dollar exits.today, he serves as a managing director in private equity, where he helps portfolio companies accelerate growth and build high-performing revenue organizations. i've always felt that jairo has the midas touch, so please enjoy my time with my friend, jairo romero.00:00 coming up...00:24 jairo's intro01:08 how we met (stories at first job out of college)09:14 accidentally cursing in spanish11:12 retirement account wins15:20 rackspace career breakthrough17:38 the immigrant superpower30:20 be a 'zagger'34:32 jairo's pivot to investing (burnout & health issues)42:50 time as investment (betting on yourself)46:51 diversify beyond one company49:22 colombian roots55:46 national basketball team & athlete's mindset01:01:30 faith & jairo's hopes for the futurejairo romero's linkedin - click here!let’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠listen on your favorite podcast app - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!

welcome to the “raw files” – short, monday releases capturing carla’s thoughts, reactions, musings, and insights on topics ranging from current events to personal stories and professional obstacles and learnings.jaime waydo is a pioneering engineer and technology executive whose career has spanned nasa, waymo, apple, and the frontier of autonomous mobility. she helped lead systems engineering for waymo’s self-driving car program and previously worked at nasa’s jet propulsion laboratory on the mars rover curiosity mission. today, jaime is known for building thoughtful, first-of-their-kind technologies at the intersection of ai, robotics, infrastructure, and human experience. her work is grounded not only in technical innovation, but in a deep belief that technology should ultimately expand freedom, accessibility, and human connection.jaime's linkedin - click here!jaime's website - ⁠click here!⁠let’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠find us on your favourite podcast platform - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠

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kristin o’keeffe merrick is a financial advisor and money expert on a mission to help women take control of their financial futures and make money feel a little less weird along the way. with over two decades of experience, from the foreign exchange desk at bank of america to a vice president role at morgan stanley, she’s lived through some of the most defining market moments of our time.today, as founder of o’keeffe financial partners, she translates complex financial strategies into clear, actionable guidance. she’s also the co-founder of women work f#cking hard, a community built to elevate and connect women. at the end of the day, her work is about helping women build real financial power on their terms.0:00 show start, how we met3:53 financial quarterback for women7:04 nest egg paralysis13:28 investing as a young person17:30 the credit card trap19:56 client convos, the good and the bad25:44 tiktok finance & women becoming breadwinners28:57 the great wealth transfer31:46 when is it too late to build wealth?38:47 what’s your retirement number?41:42 who am i post-retirement?52:34 what a healthy relationship with money looks like1:00:10 navigating the markets during iran war1:05:27 talking to your kids about money1:08:47 kristin’s wish for the worldhttps://www.instagram.com/thegirlwhosavesmoney/https://www.instagram.com/womenworkfinghard/https://okeeffefinancialpartners.com/our-team/kristin-okeeffe-merrick/let’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠listen on your favorite podcast app - ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!

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 kyle andrew steed is back! a texas-based, self-taught artist, kyle has spent the last three decades evolving a distinctive visual language that's instantly recognizable, bold, graphic, and deeply human. his work lives at the intersection of instinct and intention, exploring what it means to be both grounded and something beyond this world. each piece invites you in not to arrive at an answer, but to begin again. 0:00 "i'm a fraud, i'm a failure" (cold open)0:59 show start2:10 money & self-worth5:28 the mythology of control11:20 redefining success as an artist16:11 the energy of money20:43 kyle and carla's hangups around money32:51 letting go of what doesn't serve us36:27 the starving artist myth and AI40:55 treating yourself as a ROI50:19 elizabeth gilbert's "backseat emotions"55:27 love as real wealth, gender roles, parentingkylesteed.comlet’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠listen on your favorite podcast app - ⁠⁠⁠click here!

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marjorie clifton is the co-founder of in good company institute, a trusted voice at the intersection of communications, policy, and power. for more than two decades, she has advised leaders across four presidential administrations, helping global corporations and nonprofits navigate crisis and change. she also spent 15 years as a national media commentator, appearing regularly on networks like cnn, fox, nbc, and pbs.alongside all of that, she’s a single mom, which means she understands that leadership isn’t just shaped in boardrooms and briefing rooms, but at the kitchen table in real life — in the tension between ambition, responsibility, and heart.today, we’re going there — into what it really means to lead with steadiness and integrity in complicated times.0:00 teaser0:28 marjorie clifton's intro1:28 episode start3:46 marjorie answers, "who are you in the world?"9:33 starting a company amidst political drama19:05 90% don't vote in march primary election in texas26:00 march matters voting campaign29:52 how to create meaningful change31:45 fighting polarization38:46 how childhood shaped marjorie's work today46:45 marjorie on femininity and raising a daughter57:10 advice for overcoming the fear of change1:02:20 marjorie's hope for the worldhttps://www.marchmatters.org/https://www.instagram.com/marchmatterstexas/https://www.igcinstitute.org/let’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠listen on your favorite podcast app - ⁠⁠click here!

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4 lessons bad bunny teaches us about leadership. stand for something or stand for nothing. welcome to the “raw files” – short, monday releases capturing carla’s thoughts, reactions, musings, and insights on topics ranging from current events to personal stories and professional obstacles and learnings.let’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠find us on your favourite podcast platform - ⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠

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shabnam mogharabi is a media maker devoted to joy, meaning, and impact. she’s the founder of the joy brigade, a longtime force behind mission-driven storytelling, and most notably, co-founder and former ceo of soulpancake, alongside rainn wilson, where she helped reach over a billion people around the world.she continues that work through soul boom, exploring spirituality in a way that’s playful, practical, and profound. a henry crown fellowship alum, positive psychology devotee, and sought-after speaker, shabnam believes joy isn’t soft — it’s transformational.00:00 intro02:01 what is “enough?” (exploring purpose)09:03 rejection, 2016 trend, existential kink19:34 the notorious g.o.d. with rainn wilson24:02 her grandfather’s disappearance in iran and the film it inspired31:49 bahá’í faith explained36:01 shabnam’s foray into the entertainment industry41:18 how rainn wilson changed her life (soulpancake)56:19 soul boom, ancient spirituality, traditional religion01:05:45 navigating fertility01:17:23 shabnam’s hope for the worldhttps://www.instagram.com/shabnammhttps://www.instagram.com/soulboomhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shabnammogharabi/ https://www.soulboom.com/https://bit.ly/soulboomworkbookhttps://www.shabnamspeaks.com/let’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠listen on your favorite podcast app - ⁠click here!

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sheila marcelo is a founder, ceo and builder, whose life's work sits at the intersection of technology, care, and family. best known for creating care.com and now leading ohai.ai. sheila has spent more than two decades designing platforms that make it easier for families to live, work, and care for one another because she believes that when families are supported everything else works better.a visionary, entrepreneur, and trusted leader, sheila brings heart to innovation, scale to purpose, and humanity to the future of ai. 00:00 intro00:43 episode start02:31 how ohai.ai is changing the care industry11:49 integrating humanity and accessibility into ai17:22 parenting in the age of ai19:54 the founding story of care.com34:27 sheila gets vulnerable about hardships becoming a better leader46:33 a beautifully heartfelt mother-son story about acceptance49:34 filipino-us immigrant experience57:55 sheila’s heart of service01:05:24 sheila’s hope for the worldsheila's instagram - instagram.com/sheilaliriomarceloai household assistant - ohai.ailet’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!listen on your favorite podcast app - click here!

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brandon hightower is a multidisciplinary artist, musician, and dynamic performer igniting his spiritual awakening through music. his work explores themes of identity, ancient spirituality, and collective healing - blending rock and soul inspired by artists like james brown, prince, and d’angelo. brandon and his band, brandon hightower and the message, deliver an electrifying live show that demands you move your body and free your mind. and a little tidbit — brandon wrote our intro music. please enjoy my time with my friend, brandon hightower.00:00 intro00:44 episode start04:57 defining an artist09:56 from tech disillusionment to pursuing a music career13:52 the connection between depression and art21:38 how brandon finds deeper fulfillment23:40 carla’s silent retreat experiences30:46 carla on code switching & brandon “goes there” on fear & authenticity41:45 going back into tech as an artist / musician45:07 brandon’s upbringing50:41 brandon’s hope for the worldbrandon on ig - https://www.instagram.com/_bhigh_brandon's music - https://linktr.ee/_bhigh_let’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!

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jeff moore is a leadership coach and former championship coach of the university of texas women's tennis team. during his tenure at texas, his teams beat the odds, winning multiple ncaa national championships and earning jeff honors, including national coach of the year and induction into the longhorn hall of honor and the texas tennis hall of fame. today, as ceo of moore leadership, jeff works with executives, educators, and coaches across industries, translating the principles of elite performance, trust, and team culture from the court into leadership and life.00:00 jeff's intro02:46 starting the first women’s basketball team (university of redlands)12:25 a serendipitous tennis coaching job at university of texas14:29 turning a struggling tennis team into national champions27:09 how to recruit in sports and in business32:29 the differences coaching women and men35:00 parenting like a coach (jeff's philosophy)44:13 fighting racism in 1960s tulsa, usa54:36 a lesson in creating culture01:00:14 transitioning from coach to corporate world01:13:13 jeff’s hope for the world (re: politics)01:20:34 are you a leader or a manager?let’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!

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stacy brown philpot, a builder, an operator, and a deep believer in what it really takes to scale with integrity. she's the founder and managing partner of cherry rock capital, where she helps early stage founders grow from the messy middle to meaningful scale. before that, stacy led and learned inside of some of the most influential companies of our time, including serving as ceo of taskrabbit and spending years at google and google ventures.but what i love most about stacy is not just what she's built, it's how she builds with clarity, courage, and a deep respect for the human side of growth. this is a conversation about leadership, scale, and staying rooted in who you are as everything expands. please enjoy my time with my dear friend, stacy.let’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!

in this episode of the let’s go there podcast, carla piñeyro sublett dives into the art of loosening our grip on tightly held identities and outcomes. she shares personal insights on releasing the need to cling to old roles, explores acceptance and commitment therapy (act), and draws on spiritual wisdom from teachers like pema chödrön. plus, she offers practical physical practices to help release tension and embrace new possibilities. tune in to learn how letting go can open the door to greater creativity and growth.welcome to the “raw files” – short, monday releases capturing carla’s thoughts, reactions, musings, and insights on topics ranging from current events to personal stories and professional obstacles and learnings.let’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!

 melissa diehl is a dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher, pilates instructor and meditation guide. with over 15 years of professional experience in the wellness space, she now focuses on working with private clients, small groups, and wellness retreats and events.melissa on instagram - @life_lustermelissa website coming 2026 - lifelusterwellness.comlet’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!

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maria weaver, a transformational leader who has spent her life moving through worlds of media, music, and technology with equal parts of courage and heart. maria has led at the highest levels from reshaping global marketing and advertising at comcast to serving as global president of wmx at warner music group, to now guiding founders and creators as a managing director at oakland's. what i love about maria is that she leads with a deep sense of purpose. she lifts voices that often go unheard, builds cultures where people feel seen and brings a spirit of abundance into rooms that desperately need it. she's someone who understands that growth begins within, that disruption can be a creative force, and that leadership at its best is an act of generosity.let’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!

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lisa hubler is a certified hypnotherapist, meditation teacher and the founder of mind matters restorative hypnotherapy, with over 25 years of professional practice. her method is a unique and powerful synthesis of the focused suggestion of hypnosis, the insight and calm of meditation, and the deep nervous system reset of restorative yoga. she works from the premise that your body is your subconscious mind, and is a gateway to the primordial perfection within each one of us. in addition to being a dedicated, decades long practitioner of vipassana/mindfulness, rinzai zen, and ashtanga yoga, her inherently calming voice and background in singing and literature bring an entrancing musicality and poetry to her words. you can learn more and contact her for sessions or personal recordings, at her website amindmatters.com to hear from her clients, visit yelp los angeles. free recordings are available on the free apps insight timer, soundcloud, and youtube.let’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!

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in this unscripted conversation, carla sits down with atticus (18) and lincoln (13), the sons of a close friend, for a raw and refreshing look at what it feels like to grow up in today’s world. from technology and ai to friendship, creativity, identity, and the hopes and worries they carry about the future, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the minds of gen z and gen alpha, honest, thoughtful, funny, and wise beyond their years. together, we explore big questions about purpose, family dynamics, acceptance, the state of the world, and what it means to build a life you’re proud of. it’s candid, tender, unexpectedly profound, and a reminder that the next generation sees more, and feels more, than we often realize.let’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠

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 a renowned historian of religion and princeton professor, elaine pagels has spent decades uncovering the hidden depths of faith, gnosticism and early christianity. a macarthur fellow, she's best known for the gnostic gospels, the origin of satan and beyond belief, which challenge and expand our understanding of religion's role in politics, sexuality, and society. her most personal work. why religion, a personal story, explores her own journey and the deeper reasons behind our search for meaning.let’s go there Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠more about elaine pagels: ⁠⁠click here! ⁠⁠

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joe hudson is one of the most sought-after coaches for leaders at openai, alphabet, apple, and beyond—and carla’s personal coach. with a unique approach that blends over 25 years of spiritual, psychological, and corporate expertise, joe guides top executives toward profound breakthroughs. from fishing in alaska to directing tv in hollywood and pioneering sustainable agriculture investments, joe’s eclectic journey shaped his ability to unlock the wisdom within every person. in this episode, carla flips the script as joe shares his remarkable story and insights from coaching the world’s most influential leaders.let’s go there instagram - ⁠click here!⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠click here!⁠about carla - ⁠click here!⁠about joe hudson - ⁠click here!⁠art of accomplishment podcast - ⁠click here!

lindsay shookus is founder, speaker and 7-time emmy-winning television producer. For twenty years she worked as a veteran producer at Saturday Night Live, running the talent department, where she was responsible for booking the hosts, musical guests and cast. lindsay executive produced miley cyrus’ new year’s eve party, was an associate producer on the critically-acclaimed television show 30 Rock, and produced NBC’s adele: live in new york city special. in 2015, she was named one of the hollywood reporter’s up-and-coming execs 35 & under and has appeared on Billboard’s Women in Music list three times. lindsay cofounded Women Work F#cking Hard, a women’s community focused on empowering female founders and helping businesswomen develop their careers.as a motivational speaker, lindsay travels the world talking to fortune-500 companies, women’s organizations and C-suite executives about leadership, the power of trust and the beauty of adversity.let’s go there Instagram - ⁠click here!⁠let’s go there YouTube - ⁠click here!⁠lindsay's instagram - ⁠click here!⁠lindsay's linkedin - ⁠click here!⁠women work f#cking hard - ⁠click here!⁠produced by thecoeffect

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david c. smith believes real change happens when communities come together with purpose. for over 25 years, he has dedicated his life to lifting others, guiding mission driven organizations towards growth, impact, and lasting transformation. he founded the hill country ride for aids, and mamma jamma's ride for breast cancer, both becoming some of the largest events of their kind, then went on to lead the united way for greater austin through a bold strategic renewal. david is unwavering in his commitment to service.

welcome to the “raw files” – short, monday releases capturing carla’s thoughts, reactions, musings, and insights on topics ranging from current events to personal stories and professional obstacles and learnings.let’s go there Instagram - ⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠let’s go there YouTube - ⁠⁠click here!

andy bateman, co-founder of mixed tape, is a catalyst for growth—helping organizations break through barriers to maximize operating and growth potential. with a career spanning 30 years, andy has worked with some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Netflix, Microsoft, and TikTok, as well as the Australian government, leading transformative programs in leadership, innovation, and customer strategy. his whole-person approach to not just work, but also life unlocks incredible potential. join carla as she explores andy’s insights on growth, transformation, and what it takes to lead in today’s dynamic world.let’s go there instagram - ⁠click here!⁠let’s go there tiktok - ⁠click here!⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠click here!⁠andy bateman linkedin - ⁠click here!⁠produced by thecoeffect

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antonio lucio is a globally recognized marketing and business leader known for his transformative impact on some of the world’s top brands. with a career spanning over 40 years, he has served as chief marketing officer (cmo) at major companies including hp, facebook (meta), visa, and pepsico. his contributions to the industry earned him a place in the marketing hall of fame. beyond his marketing expertise, lucio is a passionate advocate for representation, as well as mental health awareness, drawing from his own experiences overcoming severe depression. his leadership philosophy centers on elevating others, fostering inclusive workplaces, and preparing businesses for the future of work.let’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠more about antonio: ⁠⁠⁠click here! ⁠⁠⁠

in this extraordinary round-table, carla sits with the filmmakers behind a watts project that began with 20 iphones and no plan and grew into a community-authored film, a kids' choir, a cross-project basketball team, and a 90% reduction in homicides across the areas represented. you'll hear from cornelius and tyrone (ogs turned youth coaches), lawanda (justice for murdered children), tim (former lapd gang officer), and stix (artist/producer) as they unpack how sworn enemies built trust "in increments," wrote new cultural standards (not a truce), and chose one non-negotiable: keep the kids safe. you'll hear from michael soenen, the creator and lead producer, we talk risk, empathy, and sustainability from edit rooms that felt like aspen seminars to a soundtrack funding a filmmaker-run foundation. this is not a movie about watts; it's watts remaking itself by itself.nothing to see here: watts: ⁠https://nothingtoseeheremovie.com⁠let’s go there Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠

in this extraordinary round-table, carla sits with the filmmakers behind a watts project that began with 20 iphones and no plan and grew into a community-authored film, a kids' choir, a cross-project basketball team, and a 90% reduction in homicides across the areas represented. you'll hear from cornelius and tyrone (ogs turned youth coaches), lawanda (justice for murdered children), tim (former lapd gang officer), and stix (artist/producer) as they unpack how sworn enemies built trust "in increments," wrote new cultural standards (not a truce), and chose one non-negotiable: keep the kids safe. you'll hear from michael soenen, the creator and lead producer, we talk risk, empathy, and sustainability from edit rooms that felt like aspen seminars to a soundtrack funding a filmmaker-run foundation. this is not a movie about watts; it's watts remaking itself by itself.nothing to see here: watts: https://nothingtoseeheremovie.comlet’s go there Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠

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