Best Rice Biz Podcasts (2025)

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122. Neurodivergent Business with Robin Rice 44:51

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8d ago44:51

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In this episode of Resting Biz Face, I’m joined by Robin Rice to talk about supporting neurodivergent business owners and how subconscious work, body-based methods, and even hypnosis can help you build a business that feels aligned and sustainable. Robin is a reformed MLM “boss babe” turned unapologetic solo-preneur — or as she calls it, boss bitch…

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Finding Art in Everything feat. Marian Villegas ’23 37:37

10d ago37:37

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For Marian Villegas ’23, art can be found in everything — even petroleum engineering. Raised in Tabasco, Mexico, Marian grew up inspired by her father’s work in oil and gas and her own lifelong love of painting. That dual passion led her to a career in petroleum engineering — and eventually to Rice Business, where her MBA helped her grow in both he…

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121. The Mindset of Future Celebrating (and Bragging) 32:36

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In this episode, I’m talking about how we hold the future in our businesses not as pressure, but as possibility. I talk about why the brain’s reward centres light up when we imagine positive futures, and why linking visioning to action matters. Grab your 90-minute Marketing Boost session Sign up for the Mailing List WATCH the podcast on my YouTube …

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Entrepreneurship Is in the Rice DNA feat. Al Danto ’00 1:13:29

24d ago1:13:29

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Al Danto, senior lecturer in entrepreneurship, has been a trusted mentor and beloved member of the Rice Business community for more than two decades. A serial entrepreneur, he launched his first company at the age of 23, growing it through multiple acquisitions before selling to a private equity-backed group. After earning his MBA at Rice Business,…

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120. Anti-Hustle Business with Shannon Whaley 58:04

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This week I’m joined by Shannon Whaley, PCC-credentialed coach, Certified Mentor Coach, and founder of the Anti-Hustle Business School. Shannon has over a decade of experience helping clients grow from zero to multi–six figures—and she does it without the burnout, the bro-marketing, or the pushy tactics that make so many of us want to run a mile. W…

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119. Five Tips to Reduce Social Media Marketing Overwhelm 42:46

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Feeling stuck on the social media marketing and making endless content? In this episode of Resting Biz Face, I’m sharing five simple tips to move away from overwhelm and focus on what actually grows your business. You don’t need to post every day to stay visible. Let's give you a goal, and your time back! Grab your 90-minute Marketing Boost session…

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Coaching the Leaders of Tomorrow feat. Sujeev Chittipolu ’21 27:35

1M ago27:35

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After many successful years as a mechanical engineer for Baker Hughes, Sujeev Chittipolu ’21 thought it was time to invest in his leadership potential. That led him to Rice Business. As part of Rice’s Professional MBA program, Sujeev formed invaluable connections through programs like CoachRICE and even joined the board of one of his classmate’s no…

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#217: Why Realness is the Most Radical Leadership Practice 14:31

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Real leadership starts when we take off the mask.In this solo episode, Joshua dives into the power of authenticity and why our natural state—raw, imperfect, real—is exactly what the world needs more of. Drawing wisdom from nature, ancient wiring, and lived experience, he explores the fears that keep us from showing up as our true selves and the lib…

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118. Language & Kind Marketing with Pronounce Korean's Youseop Lee 39:45

1M ago39:45

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In this episode of Resting Biz Face, I chat with Youseop Lee, the creator of a Pronounce Korean, a platform helping people connect with Korean language and culture in a safe, encouraging, and deeply human way. We talk about: Why kindness beats scarcity in building a creative audience How Youseop built a following of over 1M on Instagram Navigating …

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#216: The Masculine Void & The Feminine Response with Christina Rice 1:22:50

1M ago1:22:50

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Tune in for a powerful conversation exploring the dynamic between masculine and feminine energy in today's world. In this live podcast recording, Christina and Joshua took a deep dive into the modern polarity conversation -- what it means for men to step up, the sacred role of the feminine, and how this energy dance is playing out in dating, relati…

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117. Marketing designed like a workout 31:16

2M ago31:16

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If you're tired of feeling all over the place with your marketing, this one’s for you. In this episode, I share what getting qualified as Personal Trainer has taught me about building a solid campaign using a concept called periodisation. Originally used to train athletes, periodisation breaks a big goal into manageable, focused blocks of time. I’m…

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#215: Protecting your peace in a world that profits from your chaos 16:29

2M ago16:29

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Is this really worth losing your peace over? That’s the question Joshua Church invites us to live by in this powerful solo episode of The Way You Lead. In a world constantly pulling at our attention—and our nervous systems—Joshua explores the daily practice of protecting your peace. Drawing inspiration from Michael Singer and the simple yet profoun…

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Making Venture Capital More Accessible feat. Emmanuel Yimfor '20 41:28

2M ago41:28

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At a time when startups are primarily funded by private market investors, who you know has become a critical factor in gaining access to that venture capital. But how does the reliance on alumni and professional networks create barriers for startups from historically disadvantaged groups? Emmanuel Yimfor ’20 is a finance professor at Columbia Busin…

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116. How to Stop the Endless Draft-Edit Cycle 29:40

2M ago29:40

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Are you polishing and perfecting before you’ve even written a word? Are you planning your perfect business offer but never putting it out there? That’s the draft-edit cycle and it’s where books, emails, and business ideas go to die. In this episode of Resting Biz Face, I share five practical tips to help you separate drafting from editing, keep mom…

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115. Lost & Now Found with Suzi Payton 55:26

2M ago55:26

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In this episode I’m chatting to neurodivergent speaker, creative, coach, and multi-passionate trailblazer, Suzi Payton, about how she found a way of work that aligns completely with her. This is one to listen to if you’re stuck thinking you can’t possibly spin all the plates at once, and are thinking about how to combine what you love with making a…

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#214: From Disconnection to Integration: How to Lead, Heal, and Thrive with Scott Olsen 1:26:30

2M ago1:26:30

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Disconnection may be one of the biggest health issues we face today—and most people don’t even realize they’re living in it. In this rich and revealing conversation, Joshua sits down with healer, martial artist, and fascia expert Scott Olsen to explore what it truly means to live and lead in an integrated way. From working with world-class athletes…

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114. Treating your readers (or clients) like your romcom love interest... but not in a weird way 16:28

2M ago16:28

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In this episode of Resting Biz Face, we’re talking romcoms and relationships... not with your crush, but with your audience. Think of your readers (if you’re a writer) or your clients (if you’re a service provider) as the love interest in your story. You don’t win them over with one grand gesture; you build trust through the slow burn... showing up…

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#213: From Isolation to Impact: How June An Creates Heart-Centered Spaces 53:29

2M ago53:29

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In this honest and heart-opening conversation, Joshua sits down with June An—serial entrepreneur, community builder, and founder of the group, a San Diego-based gathering redefining what connection in business can look like. What started as June’s personal challenge to have coffee with one new person every day has grown into a thriving in-person co…

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Bringing Clarity to Women’s Healthcare feat. Monique Pourkarimi ’25 31:04

2M ago31:04

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After navigating a challenging endometriosis diagnosis, multiple surgeries, and a complex healthcare system, Andria “Monique” Pourkarimi ’25 decided to tackle a gap she experienced firsthand. While pursuing an online MBA at Rice, an idea born in the classroom grew into Dr. Clara, LLC — a women’s health startup focused on closing the communication g…

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#212: From Friendship to Foundership: Leading Without Losing the Relationship 25:45

2M ago25:45

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Working with the people you love doesn’t have to end in a blow-up—or burnout. In this solo episode, Joshua shares a candid and hard-earned perspective on one of the most loaded leadership dynamics: working with friends and family. Drawing from his experience building a multimillion-dollar company with his cousin and hiring close friends into key le…

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#211: Becoming Sunshine: Leading Through Rhythm, Nature, and Truth with Jenna-Leigh Hoffmann 51:45

2M ago51:45

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What if the sun held the key to coming home to yourself? In this rich and heart-centered conversation, Jenna Leigh—author, athlete, and integrative health coach—shares her journey from burnout in corporate tech to reclaiming her vitality through nature, rhythm, and truth.We explore the science and spirituality behind sunlight, circadian rhythms, an…

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113. Write your idea client like a character 27:19

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In this week's episode of Resting Biz Face, I'm chatting about writing and creative business all in one: how writing your ideal client like a character can help you stop shouting into the social media void and start building work that actually connects with people. My mentoring & book coaching programme Book Camp is open now for 1:1 support and, if…

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#210: 3 shifts you MUST make to go from Founder to CEO of your biz 21:33

2M ago21:33

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Having the vision isn’t what makes you a great leader—translating it is. This is a solo episode with Joshua Church, diving into the leadership shifts required to go from scrappy founder to intentional CEO. Joshua shares the three most critical transitions every founder must make if they want to build something that lasts: Moving from operator to ar…

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#209: Choosing the Harder Path: Resilience, Intuition, and Everest Lessons with Nikita Colomatin 1:00:13

3M ago1:00:13

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What does it mean to choose the harder path—and why does it matter Recorded over tea at 14,000 feet on the trail to Everest Base Camp, this conversation with Nikita Colomatin cuts through the noise. Entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and co-founder of Endure, Nikita brings a lived perspective on growth, grit, and what it takes to lead yourself when n…

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112. BTS - Marketing automation for the 500 Words a Day Challenge 46:38

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This week, I’m pulling back the curtain on the 500 Words a Day challenge to take a look at the BTS. I chat about how I used my email marketing platform to run it on autopilot (in a good way), and why marketing and laucnh systems don’t have to be overwhelming or pushy. I talk about: Email sequences, forms and sign-ups Moving beyond Instagram and soc…

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Connecting Investors and Veteran Entrepreneurs feat. Mike Tatz ’14 and Corban Bates ’15 38:29

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During their time at Rice Business, Mike Tatz ’14 and Corban Bates ’15 saw an opportunity to connect veterans with capital and the network needed to start a business. As veterans themselves, they understood how important it is to have the right connections and platform to pitch an idea. With that, the Veterans Business Battle was born. But Mike and…

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#208: The Power of Saying Anything: How Small Talk Sparks Big Growth. 8:58

3M ago8:58

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In this short and spontaneous solo episode, Joshua shares a surprising moment of connection from a sauna in San Francisco—and the deeper lesson it sparked around leadership, growth, and human connection. What began as casual small talk with strangers turned into real conversation, loose ties, and meaningful new relationships. Through the lens of pr…

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#207: From Fear to Fatherhood – Love, Leadership, and Polarity with Joren de Bruin 54:23

3M ago54:23

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What if the very thing you fear most is the key to your growth? In this raw and heart-centered episode, Joshua shares a hot tub conversation in Iceland with Joren de Bruin—facilitator, father, and truth seeker. Together, they unpack the journey of embracing commitment, fatherhood, and the responsibility that comes with leading from presence. Joren …

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111. The Real Reason You’re Not Writing (And What to Do Instead) 16:22

3M ago16:22

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You don’t need more discipline. You need the right mindset. In this episode of Resting Biz Face, I talk about why most writers aren’t actually blocked, they’re overwhelmed, overthinking, or stuck in perfectionism. We explore what shifts when you lower the pressure and start showing up in small, sustainable ways. If you’re mid-way through the 500 Wo…

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#206: Nice Guys Finish Last: 5 Practices Every Man Needs to Reclaim His Strength 31:42

3M ago31:42

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It’s not enough to be nice. We need men who lead with strength, integrity, and conviction. In this solo episode, Joshua Church speaks directly to men—and to the women who love and support them—about what’s been lost and what must be reclaimed. This is a call to return to embodied masculinity, not as dominance or toxicity, but as grounded leadership…

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#205: "Resonance" and Emotional Tools for Modern Leaders with Chris Barber 1:23:40

3M ago1:23:40

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What if success wasn’t about focus, but freedom to explore? In this episode, Joshua sits down with Chris Barber—entrepreneur, father, and systems thinker—for a grounded conversation on what it really takes to lead yourself in today’s world. From navigating ADHD to challenging traditional education and startup dogma, Chris shares how embracing exper…

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Lab-Grown Organs and a $900k Win feat. Charlie Childs and Madeline Eiken 29:29

3M ago29:29

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Like the discovery of penicillin, it started with an unexpected moment in the lab. Charlie Childs and Madeline Eiken didn’t set out to revolutionize drug testing — but a surprise breakthrough led them to create the world’s first lab-grown human intestine and win the 2025 Rice Business Plan Competition's grand prize. Their startup, Intero Biosystems…

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110. Accountability: What It Really Takes to Stick With Something 19:25

3M ago19:25

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We talk a lot about accountability in business, but too often, it’s used like a threat. As if the only way you’ll follow through is if someone’s chasing you down or making you feel bad for not hitting a goal. This week on this week's episode I'm flipping that idea on its head. We get into: What accountability really means (and what it doesn’t) Why …

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#204: 6 Takeaways from a Meditation Retreat on Mt. Shasta 17:04

3M ago17:04

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In this solo episode, Joshua shares the fresh, heart-full reflections from four days unplugged on Mount Shasta. What unfolded was part meditation retreat, part spiritual tune-up, and a full immersion into presence, laughter, stillness, and divine reminder. Through the lens of nature, mentorship, and ceremony, Joshua unpacks 10 key takeaways from th…

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#203: Erotic Intelligence and the Divine Path with Jessica Bird 1:22:36

3M ago1:22:36

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What if your deepest truth lived in the places you’ve been taught to avoid? In this expansive conversation, Jessica Bird—intuitive channel, speaker, and guide—shares her path of reclaiming spiritual and sexual sovereignty. From shutting down her psychic gifts as a child to awakening them through a dark night of the soul, Jessica opens up about brid…

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#202: The Art of Holding Space: Why Emotional Presence Is Your Most Underrated Leadership Tool and How To Do It. 21:56

3M ago21:56

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What if your greatest impact as a leader isn’t what you say—but how you listen? In this solo episode, Joshua unpacks the often-misunderstood concept of holding space and brings it down to earth with real, practical insights. He explores why emotional presence is essential to modern leadership, how your ability to hold space for others starts with h…

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109. Building Momentum: Behind the Scenes of a Launch 28:24

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Launching something new doesn’t have to mean shouting into the void on social media or endless webinars.... In this episode, I’m sharing the thinking behind the 500 Words a Day Challenge and why I’m using it as the start of something bigger (hello, Book Camp). We get into: How a simple lead magnet can create energy and trust What it’s actually like…

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#201: Grief, Growth, and the Call of the Wild with Jamey Lee 1:17:37

4M ago1:17:37

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What if your hardest moment held the key to your greatest purpose?In this episode, Joshua sits down with Jamey Lee—storyteller, creative strategist, and Chief Creative Officer of Deep Social—for a heartfelt conversation on loss, spirituality, and the power of emotional storytelling. Jamey shares how the death of his best friend became a turning poi…

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108. 500 Words A Day Challenge! 15:29

4M ago15:29

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In this episode I'm chatting about where I am with my debt book, Otherlings, for my new indie imprint, Precocious Press. Plus I'll be chatting about why writing near the finish line can be really tough and how tiny, daily commitments (like 500 words a day) can change everything. I also invite you join me in my new 500 Words a Day Challenge. A free,…

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How a Disney Skater Became a Startup Founder feat. Becky Jackson ’25 32:02

4M ago32:02

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As the first figure skater to play Elsa in Disney On Ice’s Frozen and now a pioneer in the private security industry, Becky Jackson knows a thing or two about creating something from scratch. Before earning an MBA at Rice and becoming an entrepreneur, Becky had an illustrious figure skating career with Team USA and Disney. Now, she’s revolutionizin…

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#200: A Special Live Panel Discussion + Celebration ft. Christina Rice, Frank Roby, Nina Barber & Chad Sonkin 1:30:01

4M ago1:30:01

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To celebrate the 200th episode, Joshua hosts a special live panel with guests Christina Rice, Frank Roby, Nina Barber, and Chad Sonkin. This discussion centers on navigating challenging seasons and the leadership qualities that inspire resilience. The panel shares how to lead with faith, heart, integrity, strength, and authenticity. Learn how to zo…

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#199: The Power of Pivoting and Inner Leadership with Jon Miksis 1:04:20

4M ago1:04:20

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What happens when your business gets wiped out overnight—and you decide to grow from it? In this episode, Joshua sits down with Jon Miksis, founder of Global Viewpoint and a longtime travel creator, for a real and revealing conversation on resilience, reinvention, and inner leadership. Jon shares his journey from corporate burnout to building a 7-f…

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#198: How I Pulled Myself Out of "The Spiral" 15:57

4M ago15:57

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What do you do when the spiral hits—when fear, doubt, and disconnection creep in? In this solo episode, Joshua shares a raw moment of his own recent spiral and how he found his way back through it—not by thinking his way out, but by feeling his way through. From post-travel burnout and scarcity fears to loneliness and self-doubt, he unpacks the emo…

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#197: From Passion to Pivot: Building Sustainable Impact with Samantha Pantazopoulos 1:00:41

4M ago1:00:41

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What happens when your passion project outgrows its original form? In this episode, Samantha Pantazopoulos—entrepreneur, storyteller, and co-founder of Vizer—opens up about the raw and revealing journey of evolving a purpose-driven company. From launching a workout-for-impact platform in college to navigating the emotional weight of a strategic piv…

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Shaping The Future of Retail feat. Ramon Marquez ’25 and Taylin Luzcando 36:37

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Retail executive Ramon Marquez can point to virtually every store in a shopping mall and explain how he helped that brand grow. With a passion for retail dating back to his childhood, he’s built a career as a leader in merchandising, product management and retail operations for major retailers like JCPenney, Abercrombie & Fitch, Old Navy, and is no…

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#196: How to Set the Tone Before the Day Does 22:09

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Great leaders don’t react to the world—they lead from within. In this solo episode, Joshua breaks down 5 powerful ways to start your day like a thermostat, not a thermometer. Whether it’s a crisis at work or just the noise of daily life, your response begins before the moment even arrives. From deep journaling and embodiment to intentional resets a…

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107. Mid-Year Creative Reset: What Are You Really Building? 24:20

4M ago24:20

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It’s June. Your project’s half-finished, your to-do list is a bit feral, and you’re not even sure what you’re doing anymore? I see you. In this episode, I’m sharing five simple but powerful ways to reset your creative work without starting from scratch or spiralling into shame. We’ll talk about micro-goals, renaming your project to make it feel ali…

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#195: Leading with Play, Presence, and Spiritual Practice with John Quirk 1:05:01

4M ago1:05:01

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What if presence, play, and trust were the real tools for transformation? In this episode, Joshua is joined by John Quirk—yoga teacher, retreat leader, and heart-led entrepreneur—for a conversation that blends depth, humor, and grounded insight. John shares his journey from corporate burnout to building a life centered on embodiment, community, and…

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106. What to do when you're feeling overwhelmed 19:35

4M ago19:35

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This week on the podcast I'm talking about what to do when you feel overwhelmed. You know, that moment where you look at your to do list and think... there's literally no way I'm going to get all of this done! That. I'm going to break dow things you can do in these moments whether you're neurodivergent like me... or not. Strangely enough, it starts…

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#194: 6 Leadership Lessons from Netflix’s Thunderbirds 21:27

4M ago21:27

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What can six fighter jets flying 18 inches apart teach us about leadership? A lot. In this solo episode, Joshua breaks down six powerful leadership lessons from Netflix’s Thunderbirds documentary. From building trust through precision to creating systems that outlast any one person, the Thunderbirds model what it means to lead with discipline, pres…