Best A Culture Catalyst Network Podcasts (2025)

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CLIP: Creating the Creed 4:26

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Karla Lewis, an executive sales and leadership coach and Partner with Southwestern Consulting, and Steve Frody, co-founder of City2Shore Real Estate, share the value of aligning your business and team behind a shared creed (and how to create one). Hear Karla and Steve's full interview in Episode 171 of The Action Catalyst.…

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[BITE] Inside the LP Mindset: What’s Really Moving Private Markets w/ Joel Sandhu, Investors Capital 31:42

1d ago31:42

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In this Billion Dollar Bite, Joel Sandhu (Co-Founder of Top-Tier Access; Partner at Investors Capital) breaks down the forces reshaping private markets. From the great normalization post-2021, to how LPs actually underwrite managers, to why family offices are rewriting their approach to access and alignment. We unpack the real liquidity picture, th…

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288 | Believing What God believes about You with Pastor and Speaker Ed Newton + Top Weekly Leadership Links 39:05

2d ago39:05

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Our guest is ED NEWTON, senior pastor of Community Bible Church in San Antonio, TX, and a frequent speaker at conferences, author of the brand new book Why Not You, and host of the Why Not You Podcast. Ed is a master communicator, storyteller, and evangelist. We discuss his radio show, why Why Not You is such a powerful phrase, leadership lessons, …

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Delivering the WOW, with Richard Fain (Leadership, Travel, Culture, Business) 29:00

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Richard Fain, the chairman and former long-term CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, recounts the dark days of the Covid pandemic for the cruise business, and explains cheap expensive decisions, the antidote to fear, elevating and innovating the industry, and why he literally, LITERALLY, had to cut a cruise ship in half. Mentioned in this episode: Get 10%…

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CLIP: Unstructured Data, Moore's Law, and Hallucinations 5:18

7d ago5:18

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Gayathri Krishnamurthy, Head of Product Marketing at Level AI, explains how AI is beginning to use data differently from previous versions and how the rate at which it's capabilities are expanding is exponential, but how despite this, the emerging technology is still not without its drawbacks... Hear the full conversation in a first-ever "live" epi…

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Happy Thanksgiving, from Adam Outland 0:45

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Action Catalyst host Adam Outland shares what he's thankful for this Thanksgiving.By Southwestern Family of Podcasts

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Future-Proofing Portfolios w/ Chris Rynning (AMYP Ventures) & Anulika Malomo (HarbourVest Global Private Equity) 35:31

9d ago35:31

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In this episode, we sit down with Chris Rynning (AMYP Ventures; Piëch/Porsche family office) and Anulika Malomo (HarbourVest & impact advisor) to unpack what it really takes to future-proof portfolios in 2025 and beyond. From AI’s existential risks to global liquidity crunches, China’s DeepSeek shock, secondaries, midstream renewable opportunities,…

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287 | Craig Groeschel + Top 10 Great Questions to Ask 33:11

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Our guest is CRAIG GROESCHEL, senior pastor of Life.Church, a NYT best-selling author of multiple books, including his most recent The Benefit of Doubt, and host of the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast, one of the most popular podcasts on the planet. Craig is also a frequent speaker at conferences around the US. We discuss leadership, influence, …

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Thanksgiving Wishes from Stephanie Maas 2:44

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Action Catalyst host Stephanie Maas breaks down her favorite parts of the Thanksgiving holiday, and what it really means to have an "attitude of gratitude".By Southwestern Family of Podcasts

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REMASTERED: How to Beat Being Busy, with Karla Lewis and Steve Frody (Home Ownership, Coaching, Business, Sales) 21:56

10d ago21:56

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Karla Lewis, an executive sales and leadership coach and Partner with Southwestern Consulting, and Steve Frody, co-founder of City2Shore Real Estate, share the value of hiring the right assistants and what to look for when doing so, identifying your ideal client, aligning your business and team behind a shared creed (and how to create one), and why…

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CLIP: The Parts of Purpose 2:17

15d ago2:17

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Executive business and life coach and Partner with Southwestern Consulting, Steve Reiner breaks down the key steps towards identifying and living into your purpose. Hear Steve and Tom's full interview in Episode 187 of The Action Catalyst.

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Betting on Yourself: How Anne Mahlum Built a $100M Empire 30:05

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From a North Dakota childhood shaped by reinvention to a $100M exit and a $35M investing run, Anne Mahlum’s story is a masterclass in conviction, resilience, and ownership. In this powerful episode, the founder of Back on My Feet and solidcore pulls back the curtain on the defining moments that shaped her rise. In this episode, you’ll learn: The un…

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286 | Levi Lusko and Jonathan Pokluda + Top Weekly Leadership Links 57:23

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Double guest episode with LEVI LUSKO and JONATHAN POKLUDA. Levi is pastor of Fresh Life Church and author of multiple books, including Blessed are the Spiraling. Jonathan is pastor of Harris Creek Baptist Church and author of multiple books, including Your Story has a Villain. We discuss a number of topics! Plus check out the Top Weekly Leadership …

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The Action Catalyst Live! AI & You: Harnessing Technology Without Losing the Human Touch (Tech, Business, Success, Education) 59:15

17d ago59:15

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The Action Catalyst unites several of its esteemed alumni; Anya Cheng, founder and CEO of Taelor, Dave Brown, Founding Partner at Southwestern Consulting, Dr. Amy D'Aprix, President and Founder of Lifebridge Strategies, and newcomer Gayathri Krishnamurthy, Head of Product Marketing at Level AI, for it's first ever "live" episode, from City Winery i…

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Tempo State of Mind 13:16

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In this episode, Chris Thomas introduces the concept of the 'Tempo State of Mind,' emphasizing the importance of aligning one's life with purpose and rhythm. He outlines five key pillars: faith, focus, fitness, family, and finance, which serve as the foundation for living a balanced and purposeful life. The discussion encourages listeners to adopt …

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CLIP: The 6 Keys to a Long, Healthy Life 7:33

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Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC Director, NYC Health Commissioner, and current President and CEO of the global health organization Resolve to Save Lives, shares the 6, shockingly straight-forward keys to a longer, healthier life, that you can begin to implement right away. Hear Dr. Frieden's full interview in Episode 495 of The Action Catalyst.…

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Inside India’s $1 Trillion Venture Revolution w/ Kalaari Capital, General Catalyst, DM Gupta & Lightspeed India 34:33

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India’s venture ecosystem is at a turning point — and women are leading the charge. In this powerful conversation recorded live in Bangalore, we brought together four trailblazers shaping the future of innovation and capital: Vani Kola (Managing Director, Kalaari Capital), Priya Mohan (Former Partner, General Catalyst), Aarti Gupta (CIO, Family Off…

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285 | 7 Keys for a Great Conference + John Olinger from shoe and apparel brand Unitus 38:03

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Check out my list of 7 Keys for Creating a Great Conference. Plus we catch up with John Olinger, author of Worthy Wins and special advisor and CMO for Unitus. LIsten in for updates to the Unitus journey as well as great recommendations for Christmas gfits! Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access both lists and all the show notes. Share…

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REMASTERED: Finding Your Life Purpose, with Steve Reiner and Tom Merritt (Mission, Focus, Service, Business) 21:32

24d ago21:32

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Executive business and life coach and Partner with Southwestern Consulting, Steve Reiner, and Tom Merritt, a Branch Manager with Summit Funding, explore the healthy way to start to put yourself first, how to find your purpose, setting aside the things you can't control, and being of service to others. Mentioned in this episode: This episode is brou…

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CLIP: Make It Scary NOT to Change 2:57

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Speaker, coach, and CEO / Co-Founder of Disruption Advisors, Whitney Johnson, shares when you need to make it scarier NOT to change...in order to change. Hear Whitney's full interview in Episode 242 of The Action Catalyst.

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Rebuilt From Rejection Into a Billion-Dollar Model w/ Michael Loeb 25:50

30d ago25:50

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Fired at 36 from his dream job at Time Inc., Michael Loeb turned rejection into the billion-dollar spark behind Synapse and Priceline.com. A true serial entrepreneur, Michael shares how he reinvented industries—from magazine subscriptions to online travel to healthcare—and why he believes the entrepreneurial gene shows up long before the first star…

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264 |Discover Your Primal Question with Best-selling Author and Executive Coach Mike Foster + Connecting vs Networking 59:06

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Our guest is MIKE FOSTER, executive coach, speaker, host of the Fun Therapy Podcast, and author of the groundbreaking book The Seven Primal Questions. Mike is a longtime friend, and has worked with hundreds of leaders, companies and teams to help them build healthy cultures and discover their primal question. We discuss my primal question, how to t…

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Overtime with Outland: Dr. Tom Frieden, Episode 495 2:36

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Overtime with Outland is Action Catalyst host Adam Outland's reflections and commentary on discussions with each of his esteemed and accomplished guests. In this segment, Adam dissects Episode 495, with Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC Director, NYC Health Commissioner, and current President and CEO of the global health organization Resolve to Save Live…

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The Formula for Better Health, with Dr. Tom Frieden (Healthcare, Leadership, Mindset, Success) 33:13

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Dr. Tom Frieden, former CDC Director, NYC Health Commissioner, and current President and CEO of the global health organization Resolve to Save Lives, shares the influence of his father, the single question that changed his life, the 3 step formula for impactful healthcare, how to assess levels of certainty, the 6 keys to a longer, healthier life, t…

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CLIP: Perfecting Your Press Release 4:33

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Mickie Kennedy, PR expert and the founder of eReleases, a leading press release distribution service, dives into how to create the perfect press release for maximum attention for your business. Hear Mickie's full interview in his special bonus episode of The Action Catalyst.

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Redefining Wealth, Power, & Impact: Lessons in Leadership and Legacy w/ Sarah Chen-Spellings 48:26

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When you build beyond yourself — what does legacy really look like? In this special crossover episode, our own host Sarah Chen-Spellings joins The Jasmine Star Show for a candid conversation on leadership, investing, and the power of women building boldly. From cutting million-dollar checks in her 20s to co-founding Beyond The Billion, Sarah shares…

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283 | Top 50 Recommendation Episode - 25 Leaders to Follow and 25 Newsletters to Subscribe to 18:15

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A Special Top Recommendation Episode! LIsten in for the 25 Women Leaders to know and follow, plus 25 Newsletters you should be subscribing to. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access both lists and all the show notes. Share them with your team, repost the lists, and follow and subscribe. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: C…

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REMASTERED: Disruption, Innovation, and Battling Complacency, with Whitney Johnson (Business, Leadership, Executive, Learning) 16:01

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Speaker, coach, and CEO / Co-Founder of Disruption Advisors, Whitney Johnson, talks about disruptive innovation and the levers of disruption, making it scarier NOT to change, providing “proof points”, the “learn, leap, repeat” method, disrupting a MARRIAGE, when feeling scared and lonely is a positive sign, and silly little things that take over th…

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Speed to Growth, Speed to Learn: The Foundation to Acceleration 22:13

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This conversation explores the significance of immediate application in skill retention and its impact on long-term growth. Chris Thomas emphasizes that applying skills right away can lead to a 90% retention rate, while delaying application drastically reduces retention. Own Your Tempo. Move with Purpose. Build with Power. For more Transformative D…

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CLIP: Don't Be A Nickel 2:42

1M ago2:42

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Speaker, author, and President & CEO of OCLC, Skip Prichard, shares the insightful way that people can often be like nickels....but you shouldn't want to be. Hear Skip's full interview in Episode 230 of The Action Catalyst.

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Alpha’s New Timeline: Rethinking Alternatives with Family Offices 31:29

1M ago31:29

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The rules of private market investing are shifting; and so is the timeline for generating alpha. In this conversation from Arctic15 LP Summit earlier this year, leading allocators Selale Zaim (third-generation family business leader and venture investor) and Kim Groop (Co-Founder, First Fellow Partners) joined us to unpack how family offices and in…

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282 | NYT Best-selling Author Mark Batterson talks Miracles, Leadership and Pastoring in DC + Top Leadership Podcasts I Recommend 49:13

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Our guest is MARK BATTERSON, lead pastor of National Community Church in DC, NYT best-selling author of 25 books, including his most recent A Million Little Miracles, and popular speaker. Mark is also the lead visionary of the Dream Collective, and of course helped start Ebenezer's Coffeehouse, one of the top coffee shops on Capital Hill. We discus…

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Release Yourself, with Mickie Kennedy (Public Relations, News, Promotions, Business) 26:26

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Mickie Kennedy, PR expert and the founder of eReleases, a leading press release distribution service, dives into why press releases aren’t just for the big boys, how to create the best one for maximum attention, and what to do in a damage-control setting, plus shares his “3% rule”, and explains how even local press can net BIG wins for your busines…

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Introducing "Think Big, Buy Small" 58:50

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Today on the podcast, we’re excited to feature a conversation from Think Big, Buy Small, produced by our friends at Harvard Business School. Hosted by HBS professors (and former Action Catalyst guests) Rick Ruback and Royce Yudkoff, Think Big, Buy Small explores the world of entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA), highlighting how ambitious lea…

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CLIP: The 51 Percent Rule 3:38

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Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-Purcell, co-founders of Beekman 1802 skincare, partners in both business as well as life, explain the "51% rule" for decision making, both professionally, and personally. Hear Brent and Josh's full interview in Episode 494 of The Action Catalyst.

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Inside the Fund Fueling Aussie Unicorns: Canva, SafetyCulture, and Culture Amp w/ Rick Baker, Blackbird VC 48:51

2M ago48:51

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What does it take to build a billion-dollar fund from Australia — and back global unicorns like Canva, SafetyCulture, and Culture Amp? In this episode, we sit down with Rick Baker, Co-Founder of Blackbird VC, to unpack the journey from 530 investor rejections to becoming one of the most successful venture firms in the Southern Hemisphere. Rick shar…

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281 | London Trip Recap + Top Weekly Leadership Links and Young Leader Profile with Alex from OCC 33:02

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A special episode with some leadership thoughts on what is happening in London and the UK in terms of the Church, revival, leadership and some highlights of my recent trip. Plus we sit down with Alex Nsengimana from Rwanda and part of the OCC team to hear his story. Plus check out the Top Weekly Leadership List. Make sure to visit http://h3leadersh…

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REMASTERED: Mistakes Leaders Make, with Skip Prichard (Nonprofit, Publishing, Success, CEO) 11:44

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Speaker, author, and President & CEO of OCLC, Skip Prichard, shares his unusual childhood background, the research on near death experiences, why to fail faster, how people are often like nickels, and the philosophy of working harder on yourself than you do on your job.

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CLIP: What Has Being Realistic Cost You? 3:54

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CEO and Founder of Dream University, Marcia Wieder, explains the value of realism, self-confidence, and risk taking in dreaming, how to break down big dreams into small projects, and why you should want to be PIE (but not the baked good). Hear Marcia's full interview in Episode 134 of The Action Catalyst.…

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Catalytic Capital for Climate: Rules for the Next Economy 40:29

2M ago40:29

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With record outflows from ESG funds and rising political scrutiny, the climate investing conversation is shifting dramatically. In this episode, we sit with Anna Herlin (KONE Family, Tiina and Antti Herlin Foundation) and Dr. Krista Halttunen (Halton Ventures) — two next-generation family office leaders driving sustainable innovation in the built e…

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280 | Building an Incredible Culture and Virtue Driven Business with Booster Founder and CEO Chris Carneal + Top Weekly Leadership Links 45:55

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Our guest is CHRIS CARNEAL, founder and CEO of Booster, the largest fundraising partner for elementary schools in America. Chris is also the founder of Virtue Village and the author of Virtue Driven Business. We discuss virtues vs values, the power of culture, leadership lessons, attracting young talent, and much more. Plus check out the Top Weekly…

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Our guest is CAREY NIEUWHOF, author, speaker, founder of The Art of Leadership Academy, curator of the On The Rise Newsletter, and host of the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, one of the top leadership podcasts in the world. We discuss AI and the future of leadership, travel tips, finishing well, curation, and much more. Plus check out the Top We…