Best Ted Modupe Podcasts (2025)

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The 7 pillars of unlocking potential | Anirudh Krishna 15:34

3d ago15:34

15:34

Why do some countries have a seemingly endless supply of talent in certain fields? From Jamaica's sprinters to South Korea's golfers, public policy professor Anirudh Krishna explains why "talent ladders" — structured pathways to identify and nurture people's potential — are the best way to make sure everyone has the opportunity to thrive. After the…

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Is perfectionism just procrastination in disguise? | Jon Youshaei 9:09

13d ago9:09

9:09

What separates struggling artists from successful ones? Looking to creative geniuses like Mozart, Edison and Monet, video creator Jon Youshaei explains why aiming to be prolific — despite flops and failures along the way — is the key to unlocking your creative success. After the talk, Modupe reflects on herself as a perfectionist and how inviting o…

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3 reasons to take risks like a teenager | Adriana Galván 10:56

20d ago10:56

10:56

Is embracing your inner teenager the key to thriving in adulthood? Neuroscientist Adriana Galván shares three powerful lessons from decades of research into adolescent brain development, exploring what teens can teach us about embracing uncertainty, challenging the status quo and taking strategic risks — all tools for a bold, brave life. After the …

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6 ways to make better connections online | Margaux Miller 14:12

27d ago14:12

14:12

Networking expert Margaux Miller offers a fresh playbook for making meaningful connections online, presenting six tips for building online relationships that emphasize quality over quantity and the importance of genuine, personalized interactions. Learn how to be more thoughtful in your approach to making new connections with practical suggestions …

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Can salad dressing transform capitalism? | Alex Amouyel 14:29

1M ago14:29

14:29

What if businesses were designed to maximize impact — not just profits? Alex Amouyel, president and CEO of Newman's Own Foundation, details the organization’s commitment to donate all of the profits from the food company it owns — and shows what the “100% for purpose” movement can teach us about doing business, philanthropy and capitalism different…

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How to turn setbacks into success | Amy Shoenthal 18:49

1M ago18:49

18:49

Success rarely happens in a straight line, with setbacks all but guaranteed along the way. What's the best way to recover? Leadership coach Amy Shoenthal lays out the four phases of the "setback cycle" and explains how to transform difficult moments into opportunities for reinvention and progress. After, Modupe reflects on Amy's talk and the benefi…

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The art of marketing — for good | Raja Rajamannar 16:54

2M ago16:54

16:54

Can marketing transcend traditional business goals and actually be a force for good? Mastercard CMO Raja Rajamannar shares how purpose-driven initiatives — like “touch cards” for the visually impaired and debit cards that let people choose how their names appear — align profit with purpose and position businesses to create meaningful, positive chan…

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Solar energy is even cheaper than you think | Jenny Chase 11:53

2M ago11:53

11:53

How prevalent is solar power, really? According to researcher Jenny Chase, it's already displacing fossil fuels in key energy markets around the world. She explains the rise of affordable solar power and dives into how her team tracked its rapid installation in unexpected countries, offering a vision of a brighter, more sustainable future. After th…

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Why don’t companies want you to repair your stuff? | Aaron Perzanowski 8:32

2M ago8:32

8:32

Today, some companies are working hard to prevent consumers from repairing products on their own. In many cases, repair can only be done by the original manufacturer, if at all. With limited repair options available, we end up buying new and throwing more items out. So, how exactly do companies prevent repair? And what can consumers do about it? Aa…

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Why you should get good at being bad | Fixable 25:35

2M ago25:35

25:35

This is an episode of Fixable, another podcast from the TED Audio Collective. Sometimes the only way to win is by finding the courage to lose. This week on Fixable, Anne and Frances want you to “dare to be bad” in order to free up capacity to excel at more important things. They share insight on the power of strategic “no”s, the value of ruthless p…

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How to reclaim your life from work | Simone Stolzoff 11:38

3M ago11:38

11:38

Where do you draw the line between work and life? Writer Simone Stolzoff explores the problem with defining yourself by your job — and shows what it takes to reclaim your time and sense of meaning beyond the office. After the talk, Modupe shares how practicing meditation nourishes her identity outside of work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…

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Forget the corporate ladder — winners take risks | Molly Graham 12:08

3M ago12:08

12:08

Success in your career looks different for everyone — but no matter your industry, you'll need to take risks. Company and community builder Molly Graham shares three key skills to learn before jumping off the metaphorical cliff, outlining a path off the corporate ladder and into true professional and personal growth. After the talk, Modupe shares h…

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The trick to powerful public speaking | Lawrence Bernstein 17:27

3M ago17:27

17:27

Why do so many of us get nervous when public speaking? Communication expert Lawrence Bernstein says the key to dealing with the pressure is as simple as having a casual chat. He introduces the "coffee shop test" as a way to help you overcome nerves, connect with your audience and deliver a message that truly resonates. After the talk, Modupe explai…

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We need leaders who boldly champion inclusion | June Sarpong 19:21

3M ago19:21

19:21

This week, we're revisiting an episode on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) — essential drivers of creativity and profits, yet progress has been slow. It's time for leaders to become "rock stars" of inclusion — and that starts with pushing through discomfort, says veteran broadcaster and diversity leader June Sarpong. "When it comes to diversit…

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K-pop, cutting-edge tech and other ways Asia is shaping the world | Neeraj Aggarwal 13:26

3M ago13:26

13:26

For a long time, the conveyor belt of ideas moved from the West to the East, says business strategy expert Neeraj Aggarwal. But now, Asia’s rising cultural and intellectual influence is redefining this established order. He explores how Asia’s booming culture and economy — from K-pop to cutting-edge tech — is sparking creative solutions to global c…

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What you can learn from people who disagree with you | Shreya Joshi 15:38

4M ago15:38

15:38

This week, we're revisiting an episode with youth leader Shreya Joshi, who shows why having "uncomfortable conversations" with people you disagree with is crucial to bridging the political divide. "When we are able to recognize what unites us, it becomes so much easier to have conversations about what divides us," she says. Join Modupe after the ta…

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5 steps to building a personal brand you feel good about | Marcos Salazar 10:38

4M ago10:38

10:38

Whether you realize it or not, you have a personal brand, says social entrepreneur Marcos Salazar — and you have the power to shape what it is. This week we're revisiting an episode that focuses on how you can create a brand that captures who you are, who you'd like to be and how you want to make an impact on the world. This episode is part of the …

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Luxury, not landfill — the waste-free future of fashion | Joon Silverstein 13:51

4M ago13:51

13:51

Fashion is a huge part of the world's waste problem, but it doesn't have to be. Coachtopia founder Joon Silverstein shows how her company creates new designs from the waste products of another, a circular process that cuts the need for new raw materials — and rethinks what qualifies as "luxury." This talk was made in partnership with Coachtopia. St…

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Ask dumb questions, embrace mistakes — and other lessons on innovation | Dave Raggio 9:24

4M ago9:24

9:24

To launch new initiatives within the confines of a large corporation, you'll need to work with the system, not against it, says "intrapreneur" Dave Raggio. He shares three lessons on innovation he learned the hard way — so you don't have to. Made in partnership with Intuit. After the talk, Modupe shares one small way we can get everyone working tog…

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Will the end of economic growth come by design — or disaster? | Gaya Herrington 14:48

5M ago14:48

14:48

What if solving poverty, caring for nature and fostering well-being were the ultimate goals of the economy, instead of growth for its own sake? Environmentalist and economist Gaya Herrington proposes a shift in thinking from "never enough" to "enough for each," asking us to contemplate whether the end of exponential growth on a finite planet will c…

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Does working hard really make you a good person? | Azim Shariff 18:28

5M ago18:28

18:28

Around the world, people who work hard are often seen as morally good — even if they produce little to no results. In this episode, we're revisiting a talk by social psychologist Azim Shariff, in which he analyzes the roots of this belief and suggests a shift towards a more meaningful way to think about effort, rather than admiring work for work's …

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5 ways leaders can adapt to shifting geopolitics | Nikolaus S. Lang 16:00

5M ago16:00

16:00

What will the world look like in 2030? International business consultant Nikolaus S. Lang predicts the evolution of a multipolar world, with multiple emerging coalitions of countries acting in new ways to achieve their economic, technological and military goals. He dives into what this will mean for the global economy, offering five tips for busine…

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Networking doesn't have to feel gross | Daniel Hallak 16:41

5M ago16:41

16:41

Networking doesn’t always have to feel like a self-serving transaction, says executive coach Daniel Hallak. Highlighting the importance of focusing on giving rather than taking when it comes to making connections, he outlines a mindset shift to help you build better relationships — in a way that doesn't feel gross. After the talk, Modupe highlights…

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Yes, you can be an entrepreneur too | Saamra Mekuria-Grillo 18:33

6M ago18:33

18:33

Who gets to be an entrepreneur? Saamra Mekuria-Grillo says the image we most commonly see — a guy in a hoodie — is a limiting representation of entrepreneurial success. She highlights the importance of young Black people seeing entrepreneurship as a possibility for themselves and explains the key to making the field more inclusive. After the talk, …

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How to empower farmers — and nourish the planet | Agnes Kalibata 14:26

6M ago14:26

14:26

Africa's smallholder farmers feed millions of people and uplift economies, yet they often lack the basic resources needed to thrive, says agricultural scientist and policymaker Agnes Kalibata. She outlines how to empower these farmers with better tools, climate resilience strategies and market access — so they can continue to nourish humanity while…

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The 7 pillars of unlocking potential | Anirudh Krishna 15:34

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Is perfectionism just procrastination in disguise? | Jon Youshaei 9:09

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3 reasons to take risks like a teenager | Adriana Galván 10:56

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6 ways to make better connections online | Margaux Miller 14:12

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Can salad dressing transform capitalism? | Alex Amouyel 14:29

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How to turn setbacks into success | Amy Shoenthal 18:49

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The art of marketing — for good | Raja Rajamannar 16:54

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Solar energy is even cheaper than you think | Jenny Chase 11:53

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Why don’t companies want you to repair your stuff? | Aaron Perzanowski 8:32

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Why you should get good at being bad | Fixable 25:35

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How to reclaim your life from work | Simone Stolzoff 11:38

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Forget the corporate ladder — winners take risks | Molly Graham 12:08

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The trick to powerful public speaking | Lawrence Bernstein 17:27

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We need leaders who boldly champion inclusion | June Sarpong 19:21

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K-pop, cutting-edge tech and other ways Asia is shaping the world | Neeraj Aggarwal 13:26

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What you can learn from people who disagree with you | Shreya Joshi 15:38

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5 steps to building a personal brand you feel good about | Marcos Salazar 10:38

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Luxury, not landfill — the waste-free future of fashion | Joon Silverstein 13:51

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Ask dumb questions, embrace mistakes — and other lessons on innovation | Dave Raggio 9:24

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Will the end of economic growth come by design — or disaster? | Gaya Herrington 14:48

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Does working hard really make you a good person? | Azim Shariff 18:28

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5 ways leaders can adapt to shifting geopolitics | Nikolaus S. Lang 16:00

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Networking doesn't have to feel gross | Daniel Hallak 16:41

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Yes, you can be an entrepreneur too | Saamra Mekuria-Grillo 18:33

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How to empower farmers — and nourish the planet | Agnes Kalibata 14:26