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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.

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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!⁠⁠⁠⁠

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!⁠⁠⁠⁠

let's go there is officially one year old! in this special anniversary episode, carla sits down with her producer stacey rae to reflect on the journey so far, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, favorite moments, and the unexpected lessons learned from a year of going there with our special guests. from the conversations that sparked the biggest "aha" moments, to the episodes that listeners couldn't stop talking about, to the messy, funny realities of making a podcast each week - this is a candid and joy-filled look back at the heart of let's go there…and it's only just the beginning.thank you for listening. please subscribe on your favorite platforms.let’s go there Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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.let’s go there Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠

more about whitney:whitney stropp has spent over two decades in the entertainment industry as a teacher, actress, standup comedian, and radio personality. always an optimist, she lived her life believing in the power of positive outlook, but when her husband hunter unexpectedly died at 46, she had to redefine what it meant to find the good in life. in the wake of this profound loss, whitney transformed her grief into a new purpose, finding strength through humor, faith, and a healthy dose of therapeutic profanity. now she uses her own experiences to encourage and inspire others to look at life's challenges differently. as the co-creator and co-host of the podcast every widow thing, she offers a space where trauma meets humor to explore and normalize the universal journey of grief and loss.whitney’s every widow thing podcast on apple - click here! on spotify - click here!let’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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.let’s go there Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠

let's look back at the dynamic conversations in season 3.including guests:sami bernstein spalter, brett a. hurt, sara carter, tony capasso, gina hurtado, joanna rees, dan porterfield, karim iliya, dave hersh, adele nickel, chanelle macnablet’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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.let’s go there Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠

more about tony:tony capasso is an all-american athlete turned venture partner, fellow podcast host, and now ceo of an ai company in stealth mode. tony's journey spans from leading growth at global firms like andela and auctane to investing the future at a tx venture partners to building companies of his own. what makes tony remarkable isn't just the titles, but his heart, curiosity and resilience, he carries from the soccer field to the boardroom. he's a leader who believes in possibility, people, and pushing boundaries.tony on linkedin: click here!tony’s position podcast on instagram: click here!let’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠timestamps:00:00 – welcome and introduction03:18 – who is tony now? stealth ai for revenue & founding story04:58 – “i never wanted to be a ceo”…until I did: making the leap09:49 – why this is the most fun year: flow state, autonomy, no board meetings12:30 – managing investors with a builder’s mindset13:16 – career design: keep one constant, force growth on purpose15:15 – putting “tension in the system” & beating parkinson’s law17:46 – challenging limiting beliefs; “why does everything take a week?”19:02 – the power of noticing: recognition and coaching22:26 – generous intent in sales25:27 – kind vs. nice; telling the truth, spending leadership equity27:52 – when you hit a plateau: owning misses & moving on30:12 – athlete → sales: time & space and ripple effects34:07 – coaching women: same emotions, different expression; development > scoreboard44:45 – culture of recognition vs. “visibility”49:18 – health as a leader’s duty: pit crew, “i don’t miss,” 250 workouts/yr54:14 – quad rupture: dark night, control vs. surrender, comeback mindset1:02:16 – wu-wei in business: stop squeezing quarters; let deals happen1:04:27 – fatherhood: believing in your kids, empowering contribution1:09:55 – advice to grads: go for it

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!⁠⁠⁠⁠

more about adele:a movement artist, educator and scholar based in houston, where she serves as an assistant professor of dance at sam houston state university. her work bridges dance, somatics and healing practices. she’s not only a teacher of technique and theory, but also a certified alexander technique teacher and a craniosacral therapist in training. adele’s artistry has been shaped by years of performing in new york with acclaimed choreographers and companies, and today she continues to create work in collaboration with fellow artists, while exploring trauma-informed pedagogy and the power of movement to connect body, mind and spirit.adele on instagram: click here!adele’s website: click here! let’s go there on youtube: click here! let’s go there on instagram: click here!timestamps:0:00 introduction0:07 healing vs “outsourced healing”0:10 how we met + instant bond0:11 love of dance process, not stage0:16 artistic childhood in portland0:25 nutcracker at 12: spiritual moment0:28 bodywork + first glimmers of healing0:33 toxic ballet training + abuse0:40 survival + ignoring red flags0:45 burnout in san francisco ballet0:49 new york + rediscovering dance0:54 cycles of death + rebirth0:59 dream of being “dead inside”1:08 injury + firing = wake-up call1:10 alexander technique + healing1:20 teaching young dancers differently1:36 coming out + finding love1:45 wish for the world: kindness + thriving artists

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!⁠⁠⁠

more about sami:sami reached out to me because she had something very powerful to share with all of you. for those of you that missed her the first time around, she was our very first guest on the podcast. sami spalter is a wellness entrepreneur, storyteller, and community builder whose life's work is rooted in one truth - everyone deserves to feel good in their own skin. her own transformation redefining her relationship with her body and health became the foundation for her mission. helping others create their best selves today, she's the co-founder of form a digital wellness platform and activewear brand that blends movement, mindfulness, and community built entirely from the ground up and run by a powerhouse all woman team form empowers women around the world to build sustainable joy filled wellness practices, and to embrace confidence in every stage of life.sami on instagram: click here!sami on linkedin: click here!let’s go there on youtube: click here!let’s go there on instagram: click here!timestamps:0:00 introduction and being in the body3:59 multigenerational friendship + transitions8:49 lessons from college, alcohol, and dimming the light12:37 sami’s 30th birthday + joy without alcohol16:36 building form + pivotal business stage18:32 rejecting “male advice” + choosing aligned mentors23:46 balance is bullshit: blending work + life28:26 hoffman process: grief, perfection, liberation39:56 forgiveness, trauma, and becoming an adult43:26 body image shifts + calling in pregnancy50:21 self-worth, aging, and body acceptance1:02:04 evolving purpose: beyond weight loss identity1:16:51 embracing change + chapter of building a family1:17:44 closing reflections on friendship + purpose