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The Future of Human Experience
by Eric J Rodriguez
Welcome to The Future of Human Experience, the podcast where technology meets humanity to shape a better tomorrow.Hosted by Eric J Rodriguez, a former tech executive turned human-centered futurist, this podcast brings together thought leaders, industry experts, and innovators to explore how technology can elevate, rather than replace, the human experience.From navigating digital disruption to fostering inclusivity, empathy, and connection, The Future of Human Experience dives into the opportunities and challenges of our rapidly evolving world. Eric and his guests uncover strategies to align technological advancements with human values through inspiring conversations and actionable insights, helping individuals and organizations thrive in the digital age.Whether you're a leader driving innovation, a creator building with purpose, or simply curious about the future of work, life, and community, this podcast is your guide to making meaningful progress in a connected world.Subscribe no
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Eyes Wide Open — A Season Finale Conversation with My First Manager, Aaron Blawn
The Season 6 finale of Future of Human Experience. Eric sits down with Aaron Blawn — his first manager at Intel, 16 years ago — to reveal the framework underneath everything Eric teaches: Eyes Wide Open. Passions + Skills + Business Opportunities, with the honesty to be clear about all three.…
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Business Unites Us. Stories Connect Us.
That's Eric McIntosh, Senior Director of Community Engagement for the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and founder of Yo Amo AZ. He's the guest on this week's Future of Human Experience. Phoenix is the fifth-largest city in the country. The state is booming. The talent is coming, the...
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Reconnecting You to Your Body, with Greg Lim, Well Beings
"The industry has gamified health so much that we've actually disconnected people from their body." That's Greg Lim, the co-founder of Well Beings, a universal health record built for the person, not the insurance company or the hospital. Greg is the guest on this week's Future of Human…
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What Sport Builds with Manny Colon, Athletics
As the World Cup arrives in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, Manny Colon — Director of Minor League Operations for the Athletics — shares what sport quietly builds for culture and community when no one is watching the ratings. We cover: • The 17 countries of talent inside one MLB…
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The Inconvenient Truth About Executive Presence with Kristy Siefkin
Executive presence accounts for more than 25% of every promotion decision your company makes. And almost everything you've been told about how to build it is making it worse. In this episode of Future of Human Experience, I sit down with Kristy Siefkin — executive coach, keynote speaker, and…
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Building a Workforce for the AI Era — with Jason Weinstein, Maricopa Corporate College
Most workforce plans are built on a three-year horizon. Most jobs no longer change on a three-year horizon. In this episode of Future of Human Experience, I sit down with Jason Weinstein, from Maricopa Corporate College, to talk about what it actually looks like to build a workforce for an AI…
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What I Learned Hiking Red Rocks with Sterling Hawkins
Eric Rodriguez hikes 5,500 feet up Red Rocks with global keynote speaker and #1 bestselling author Sterling Hawkins for the most unique conversation The Future of Human Experience has ever produced. Sterling is the founder of the No Matter What movement, has reached over a million people across…
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Rebuilding the Village: Why Innovation Needs Community — with Tracey Beal
Four families on a cul-de-sac. Four different schools. They can't even carpool. That tiny scene, from Tracey Beal, founder and CEO of School Connect, is the whole problem in miniature. We dissolved the village around our schools one personal choice at a time. And it turns out it wasn't just a...
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How AI Is Expanding Opportunity Around the World | Howard Wright (NVIDIA)
In this episode of The Future of Human Experience, Eric sits down with Howard Wright, Vice President of Startup Ecosystem at NVIDIA, who leads NVIDIA Inception, a global program supporting over 35,000 startups building the future of AI. From early-stage founders to world-class researchers, Howard...
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More Than Compliance: Why Safety Is the Foundation of Culture and Performance
Safety is often treated as a requirement. But in reality, it shapes everything. In this episode, we explore how safety impacts culture, trust, and performance and why leaders who prioritize people create stronger, more resilient organizations. This conversation is for those who already believe in...
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Leadership at Scale with Arizona Gubernatorial Candidate Hugh Lytle
In this episode of The Future of Human Experience, Eric J. Rodriguez sits down with Arizona gubernatorial candidate Hugh Lytle to explore what leadership looks like at the highest levels of responsibility. This is not a political interview. It's a conversation about leadership—how decisions are...
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Human Connection as a Competitive Advantage | Tom Wolf
Arizona is experiencing rapid business growth, fueled by billions in new investment across technology, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and commercial real estate. But beneath the headlines lies a deeper story about leadership, trust, and the human experience in a changing economy. In this...
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Breakrooms Drive Culture with Patrick McMullan
Most companies invest in culture, but overlook the one place employees visit multiple times a day. In this episode, Patrick McMullan explains why breakrooms may be the most underestimated driver of workplace culture. Patrick McMullan is the founder of Breaktime TV, a platform rethinking how...
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How We Stay Human in Divisive Times
What does it mean to stay human in divisive times? In this episode, I'm joined by Lorenzo Sierra, a former Arizona legislator and longtime community leader, for a conversation about leadership, service, and choosing humanity when times are hard. Lorenzo shares lessons shaped by facing his own...
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When AI Feels More Human Than Work
AI didn't make us less human. It revealed what our systems have been training us to ignore. In this episode of The Future of Human Experience, I'm joined by former tech executive and founder of the Thank You for Being Human movement, Minea Moore, for a deeply honest conversation about leadership,...
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The Courage to Stay Curious in a Divided World
Political violence grabs headlines. Civil dialogue rarely does. In this episode of The Future of Human Experience, I'm joined by Carlos Alfaro, co-founder of Arizona Talks, to explore what it actually takes to keep conversations human when disagreement runs deep. This is not a debate, and it's…
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Win Monday: The Habit That Creates Momentum All Year | Paul Epstein
Most people don't fail because they lack talent. They lose momentum before the week even begins. In this episode of The Future of Human Experience, Eric J. Rodriguez sits down with Paul Epstein, former NFL and NBA executive and founder of the Win Monday movement, to explore why Monday is the most...
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The Human Future of Education (Why Teachers Are Irreplaceable) with Monica Gilfillan
What happens when AI is designed to support teachers — not replace them? In this episode of The Future of Human Experience, Eric J. Rodriguez sits down with Monica Gilfillan, former special education teacher and Senior Account Executive at MagicSchool AI, to explore teacher burnout, personalized...
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New Rules of Human Connection with Dr. Will Moreland
Human connection has changed, and we're not talking enough about it. In this episode, World Civility Ambassador Dr. Will Moreland joins Eric J. Rodriguez to explore the new rules of human connection in a world where we're "more connected than ever… yet more disconnected than ever." Through…
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The Power of Hope with Meghann Gintz
In this episode of The Future of Human Experience, Eric sits down with Meghann Gintz, Executive Director of Hope Ignites Phoenix, an organization helping students and families rise above barriers to education. Together, they explore how compassion, community, and long-term support can transform a...
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The Future of Community Starts on the Court with Padel Pals
Padel is exploding around the world, not because it's trendy, but because people everywhere are craving real human connection. In this episode of The Future of Human Experience, Eric talks with the founders of Padel Pals about the rise of Padel, the return of third places, and why community-first...
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AI Wont Replace This Skillset with Rene Torres
AI won't replace this skill. Human connection will always be the ultimate advantage. After 20 years leading global sales at Intel, Rene Torres now advises startups on how to build businesses that last. In this conversation, we explore what it really takes to stay relevant in the Human Era, from...
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Turning Data Into Action with Monica Villalobos
We're kicking off Season 5 of The Future of Human Experience with a powerful conversation about building the Human Era. My guest is Monica Villalobos, CEO of the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the leader behind Datos, the Chamber's annual research report that turns thousands of data...
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Relationships, Not Leads: Building the Human Era of Work with Alexander-Ali Dalipi
What if the future of work isn't about more technology, but deeper relationships? In this episode of The Future of Human Experience, Eric J. Rodriguez sits down with Alexander-Ali Dalipi, founder of HR1 Systems, to explore why relationships—not leads—are the actual currency of business. We talk...
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The Future of Flight Isn't Autonomous It's Human - with Yemaya Bordain
Dr. Yemaya Bordain, President of the Americas at Daedalean, is helping build the first AI systems ever certified for safety-critical aircraft. However, her story begins long before the advent of aviation AI. She was the first Black woman to earn a PhD in Electrical & Computer Engineering at the...
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Innovating at the Speed of Trust with Tomas Leon
What if your zip code predicted your life expectancy more than your genetics? In this episode of The Future of Human Experience, I sit down with Tomás León, President of Equality Health Foundation, to explore how trust, not just technology, is the real driver of innovation in healthcare and...
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Gradually Then Suddenly: A Blueprint for Building the Future with Steven Zylstra
Change doesn't happen overnight—it happens gradually, then suddenly. In this episode of The Future of Human Experience, Eric sits down with Steven Zylstra, CEO of the Arizona Technology Council, to explore how decades of collaboration, smart policy, and human-centered leadership transformed…
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Let the Machine Take Your Job: The Invitation to Be More Human with Frankie Russo
Frankie Russo joins host Eric J. Rodriguez to deliver a bold message: if AI can take your job, let it. The real opportunity? Becoming more human than ever before. This isn't another tech hype conversation. It's a reset button on how we lead, create, and show up with purpose. Listen in as they...
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Get In the Game, See Patterns and Change The Game with Jose Avalos
Dive into this episode of The Future of Human Experience as Eric Rodriguez sits down with Jose Avalos, a trailblazing executive and mentor, to explore what it really means to "get in the game," build a meaningful legacy, and lead with purpose in a rapidly evolving world. Jose shares powerful...
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Built to Uplift, Barbara Whye's Lessons in Legacy
Join host Eric Rodriguez as he sits down with Dr. Barbara Whye, a retired tech executive, leader in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and a doctoral recipient in the Human and Social Dimensions of Science and Technology, to discuss her groundbreaking career and insights on the future of...
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Thinking Outside The Boss - Unwritten Rules of Leadership with Oskhar Pineda
Eric Rodriguez welcomes back Oskhar Pineda to discuss his new book, "Think Outside the Boss." In this episode, they delve into practical, human-centered leadership principles that any organization can implement immediately. -Why "work-life balance" is a misleading trend and what to focus on…
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Human Centered Healthcare - AI, Data and Grassroots Impact with Washington Covena
How do we build a healthcare system that's both high-tech and deeply human? In this episode, I sit down with Washington Covena from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona to explore how AI, data, and grassroots leadership are reshaping care. We discuss personalized medicine, ethical AI…
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Building an Invincible Mindset with Howard Falco
In this episode of The Future of Human Experience, Eric Rodriguez sits down with author and speaker Howard Falco to discuss embracing change, harnessing self-awareness, and unlocking infinite possibilities. Howard shares insights from his new book "Invincible" and explores how mindset…
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Facing Our Futures - Designing What Comes Next with Nikolas Badminton
Explore the mindset and practical strategies for building a future-focused life and business with futurist Nikolas Badminton and host Eric Rodriguez. Learn why embracing curiosity, long-term thinking, and optimism is essential for meaningful change. -Why having a clear long-term vision is…
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Can AI Make You A Better Human? Rethinking Leadership in The Digital Age with Andres Sigcha
Discover how AI is transforming leadership training and personalizing the employee experience with Andres Sigcha, CEO & founder of Tariy. In this episode, host Eric Rodriguez dives deep into the real-world challenges and solutions shaping the future of work. Overview of our conversation: -Why...
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Closing the Digital Gap , Local Solutions Global Impact with Dan Gutwein
In this episode of The Future of Human Experience, host Eric Rodriguez sits down with Dan Gutwein, CEO of N50, to discuss closing the digital poverty gap and the real impact of tech initiatives at the local level. They cut through the noise to talk hard truths about global digital inclusion, aid,...
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Cultivating Impact Through Empathy and Innovation with Dave Brown
Dive into the future of leadership in Arizona in this episode featuring Dave Brown, CEO of Valley Leadership, and host Eric Rodriguez. Discover how community-driven innovation and empathy are shaping the next generation of leaders. How Valley Leadership has evolved to tackle Arizona's most...
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The Curiosity Advantage with Carla Johnson
In a world where artificial intelligence is reshaping our reality, how can we harness its power to enhance our innate human curiosity? This episode of the Future Human Experience explores this captivating question with innovation expert Carla Johnson. As we navigate the intersection of AI and…
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Humanize AI, Insights to shape our technological future with Danny Robles
Putting People First in the AI Revolution with Danny Robles In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Danny Robles, founder and chief strategist of Intentify, to explore the human side of AI adoption. As a passionate advocate for humanizing technology, Danny shares his insights on…
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More Human Than Ever - Why Teachers are Irreplaceable in the age of AI with Kim Graham
More Human Than Ever - Why Teachers Are Irreplaceable in the Age of AI In this powerful episode of the podcast, Eric J. Rodriguez, a futurist and proud member of the Board of Directors for the Arizona Educational Foundation (AEF), sits down with Kim Graham, CEO of AEF, for an insightful...
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Power of Purpose in the AI Driven Future with Karla Blanco
How do we stay true to our purpose and unleash our full potential in a world of constant change? Join me as I welcome Karla Blanco, author and speaker, to explore this vital question. Karla shares her inspiring resilience journey, from losing her dream job to writing a book that became her...
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The Future of Work and AI with Michelle Tinsley
Thriving at the Intersection of Tech and Human Experience with Michelle Tinsley In this thought-provoking episode, I sit down with Michelle Tinsley, a visionary leader in the tech sector and CEO of Sciata, to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of digital transformation and its impact on...
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From Radio Waves to Social Media Chavez Media's Digital Evolution with Maria Barquin
In this thought-provoking episode of the Future Human Experience, I sit down with Maria Barquin, Director of Programming and Content for Chavez Media. We explore the fascinating journey of digital transformation in media companies, particularly those serving immigrant communities. Maria shares…
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Human-First Leadership in Tech: A Deep Dive with Koran Hardimon
In this episode of The Future of Human Experience, I sit down with Koran Hardimon, a visionary HR leader with over 15 years of experience transforming company culture, driving diversity and inclusion, and aligning people with purpose. Join us as we explore the future of leadership in the digital...
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Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders: Insights from Rosemary Hernandez
In this inspiring episode of The Future of Human Experience, I'm joined by Rosemary Hernandez, the visionary founder of Aguila Youth Leadership Institute. Over 14 years ago, Rosemary helped me realize the profound impact we can have on shaping the future through education and leadership. Her...
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About The Future of Human Experience Podcast
Welcome to The Future of Human Experience, the podcast where technology meets humanity to shape a better tomorrow. Hosted by Eric J Rodriguez, a former tech executive turned human-centered futurist, this podcast brings together thought leaders, industry experts, and innovators to explore how...
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Embracing Boldness in Your Career with Christina Hill
Embracing Boldness in Your Career with Christina Hill In Episode 3 of The Future of Human Experience, host Eric J Rodriguez interviews Christina Hill, an innovative Product Marketing Manager recognized for her groundbreaking work in edge devices and her passion for storytelling and ideation in...
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Unlocking the Power of Raw Leadership with Oskhar Pineda
Unlocking the Power of Raw Leadership with Oskhar Pineda In Episode 2 of The Future of Human Experience, host Eric J Rodriguez engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Oskhar Pineda, an entrepreneur and trailblazer in Raw Leadership. At a time when digital transformation is reshaping the...
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Unlocking the Power of Inclusion with Joey Aviles
Unlocking the Power of Inclusion with Joey Aviles Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Future of Human Experience, a podcast dedicated to exploring the intersection of technology, humanity, and innovation. I'm your host, Eric J. Rodriguez, and I'm excited to kick off this journey with...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Future of Human Experience, the podcast where technology meets humanity to shape a better tomorrow.Hosted by Eric J Rodriguez, a former tech executive turned human-centered futurist, this podcast brings together thought leaders, industry experts, and innovators to explore how technology can elevate, rather than replace, the human experience.From navigating digital disruption to fostering inclusivity, empathy, and connection, The Future of Human Experience dives into the opportunities and challenges of our rapidly evolving world. Eric and his guests uncover strategies to align technological advancements with human values through inspiring conversations and actionable insights, helping individuals and organizations thrive in the digital age.Whether you're a leader driving innovation, a creator building with purpose, or simply curious about the future of work, life, and community, this podcast is your guide to making meaningful progress in a connected world.Subscribe no
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