Best Tha Influence Podcasts (2026)

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THA S02 EP#13 - Ghosts in the Code: AI’s Hidden Influence on Our Habits 40:54

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29d ago40:54

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For those of you who can't believe it's almost Christmas already, let's go back to the end of October with this episode. AI promises to make life easier, but what happens when these tools actually hijack our habits instead? In this conversation, host Michael Cupps talks with Cortnie Abercrombie, author of "What You Don't Know" and founder of AITrut…

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Chopra Stars in The Bluff, Masked Singer Kicks Off Ortiz Unmasked, Netflix Rom Com Charm Sprouts, Ozzy Exhibit Extended, and more... 8:44

4d ago8:44

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(0:10): Priyanka Chopra Stars as Ruthless Pirate in Russo Brothers' Gritty Adventure 'The Bluff' (1:48): The Masked Singer Season 14 Kicks Off: David Ortiz Unmasked, New Costumes and Judges Revealed (3:17): Netflix's 'People We Meet on Vacation' Film: A Charming, Breezy Rom-Com Adaptation (4:54): Ozzy Osbourne Tribute Exhibit Extended to 2026 Amid …

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WBD Rejects Paramount Bid, Netflix Reboots Star Search, Dunkin Megan Thee Stallion Unveil Protein Drinks, Tiger Woods 50th Birthday Bash, and more... 9:48

5d ago9:48

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(0:10): WBD Rejects Paramount’s $77.9B Bid, Backs Netflix in High-Stakes Media Merger Battle (1:51): Netflix Revives Star Search with Anthony Anderson, Star-Studded Judging Panel (3:10): Dunkin and Megan Thee Stallion Unveil Protein-Packed Beverages with 80s Fitness Flair (5:09): Tiger Woods' 50th Birthday Bash: Bon Jovi Performance, TGR Foundation…

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Public Broadcasters Fight Closure, Tiwa Savage Slams Influencer, Celine Dion Joins TikTok Comeback, Dosanjh and Balvin Tease Global Hit, and more... 9:29

6d ago9:29

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(0:10): Public Broadcasting Faces Closure: Congress Cuts Funding, Local Stations Struggle for Survival (2:19): Tiwa Savage Slams Influencer for Crossing the Line with Comments on Her Son (3:55): Celine Dion Joins TikTok, Embraces Social Media Comeback Amid Health Journey (5:37): Diljit Dosanjh and J Balvin Tease Global Hit 'SeÑorita'; Full Video Dr…

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Kam Lee Revives Death Metal Demo, Show Me The Money 12 Returns, Louis Vuitton Marks 130 Iconic Years, Disneys Billion Dollar Blockbuster Domination, and more... 9:08

6d ago9:08

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(0:10): Kam Lee's MASSACRE to Revive MANTAS 'Death By Metal' Demo at Kill-Town Death Fest XI (1:30): Show Me The Money 12 Returns: Record Applicants, Global Reach, and New Twists Await (3:22): Louis Vuitton Celebrates 130 Years of Iconic Monogram with Year-Long Global Festivities in 2026 (5:41): Disney's Billion-Dollar Blockbuster Lineup: 2024-2026…

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Bad Bunny Redefines Latin Grammys, BTS Announces 2026 Comeback, Carey Triumphs at NYE Comeback, MTV Drops 24 Hour Music TV, and more... 8:50

11d ago8:50

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(0:10): Bad Bunny: Redefining Global Latin Music at the 68th Grammy Awards (1:47): BTS Announces 2026 Comeback Album and World Tour, Fans Celebrate Return (3:27): Mariah Carey Triumphs at New Year's Eve Comeback, 9 Years After Infamous 2016 Mishap (5:24): MTV Ends 24-Hour Music Video Channels, Shifts Focus to Reality TV (7:05): Tommy Lee Jones' Dau…

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# 709 - Nashville’s Newest Sensation, Halston Ray 1:54:35

13d ago1:54:35

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It’s a bittersweet Bertcast when my podcast producer, Halston Ray, sits down to chat about the last eight years of our lives together. We talk about him drinking Ari’s pee, the most I have EVER laughed on this podcast, and how in the world he went from pizza delivery guy to podcast producer! Bertcast would not be what it is today without him and I …

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# 709 - Nashville’s Newest Sensation, Halston Ray 1:55:09

6d ago1:55:09

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It’s a bittersweet Bertcast when my podcast producer, Halston Ray, sits down to chat about the last eight years of our lives together. We talk about him drinking Ari’s pee, the most I have EVER laughed on this podcast, and how in the world he went from pizza delivery guy to podcast producer! Bertcast would not be what it is today without him and I …

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Idol and The Warning Mashup La Bamba Twist Shout, UNC 1993 Championship Chronicle, Claudia Winkleman Hosts New BBC Talk Show, Bono and The Edge Win Guthrie Prize, and more... 9:43

13d ago9:43

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(0:10): Billy Idol and The Warning Mashup 'La Bamba' and 'Twist and Shout' at Grammy Latin Celebration (1:41): New Documentary Chronicles UNC's Epic 1993 Championship Journey (4:02): Claudia Winkleman to Host New BBC Primetime Talk Show in 2026 (5:38): U2's Bono and The Edge Awarded Woody Guthrie Prize for Social Activism (7:28): Malcolm in the Mid…

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Lil Wayne Drops Tha Carter VI, Bing Crosby Tops Streaming Week, LeBron to Warriors Butler to Lakers Swap, Backstreet Boys Skyline Residency, and more... 8:59

13d ago8:59

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(0:10): Lil Wayne Returns: Tha Carter VI Drops June 6 with Star-Studded Collaborations (1:32): Bing Crosby's Ultimate Christmas Hits No. 1 in Record-Breaking Streaming Week (3:37): Blockbuster Trade Speculation: LeBron to Warriors, Butler to Lakers in Game-Changing Swap? (5:19): Backstreet Boys to Ring in 2025 with Epic Las Vegas Sphere Residency a…

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Something's Burning: Just a Trio of Influencers with Tana Mongeau and Imari Stuart | S6 E20 1:51:52

14d ago1:51:52

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Social Media Influencers Tana Mongeau and Imari Stuart come by the kitchen, but since everyone’s on GLP-1s, I guess no one’s eating the Truffle Chicken Pot Pie I’m making. Instead, we talk about skin care, men’s underwear, being canceled, and how good I look with Tana’s Lip Kit on.FollowTana: https://www.instagram.com/tanamongeauImari: https://www.…

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Something's Burning: Just a Trio of Influencers with Tana Mongeau and Imari Stuart | S6 E20 1:52:26

14d ago1:52:26

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Social Media Influencers Tana Mongeau and Imari Stuart come by the kitchen, but since everyone’s on GLP-1s, I guess no one’s eating the Truffle Chicken Pot Pie I’m making. Instead, we talk about skin care, men’s underwear, being canceled, and how good I look with Tana’s Lip Kit on.FollowTana: https://www.instagram.com/tanamongeauImari: https://www.…

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Netflix Unveils TAKE THAT Docuseries, From Thrones Scout to Musician, Masked Singer Returns with Band Battles, Netflix Dominates Global Streaming, and more... 8:55

15d ago8:55

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(0:10): Netflix Unveils TAKE THAT Docuseries: A 35-Year Journey of Triumph and Reunion (1:51): Ex-Game of Thrones Location Scout Launches Music Career, Inspired by Irish Landscapes and Fatherhood (3:12): The Masked Singer 2026: Live Bands, New Costumes, and More Unmaskings on ITV Return (4:56): Netflix's Global Domination: How Original Hits Transfo…

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# 708 - I Finally Talk About Politics with Snow Tha Product 1:30:16

20d ago1:30:16

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Not that anyone cares what I think, but Snow Tha Product gets me to talk politics - which I never do. We also get super emotional, call Joey Diaz, and we both agree that Salsa and Beer is a GREAT Mexican restaurant. Snow also teaches me about being from Mexico - and I teach her what NOT to do a 15 year old boy... and pouring gasoline in you a$$ is …

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# 708 - I Finally Talk About Politics with Snow Tha Product 1:29:50

20d ago1:29:50

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Not that anyone cares what I think, but Snow Tha Product gets me to talk politics - which I never do. We also get super emotional, call Joey Diaz, and we both agree that Salsa and Beer is a GREAT Mexican restaurant. Snow also teaches me about being from Mexico - and I teach her what NOT to do a 15 year old boy... and pouring gasoline in you a$$ is …

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Something’s Burning: Becoming Best Friends with Amy Smart and Carter Oosterhouse | S6 E19 1:39:26

21d ago1:39:26

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Dream couple Carter Oosterhouse and Amy Smart are now mine and LeeAnn’s best friends! They come by the kitchen so we can talk all about how it happened – from the old Discovery days to our time in Michigan at Fully Loaded… and now over Asian-inspired steak sandwiches. We also hit on Amy’s love of the jump scare, if you need to ask your spouse befor…

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Something’s Burning: Becoming Best Friends with Amy Smart and Carter Oosterhouse | S6 E19 1:40:09

21d ago1:40:09

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Dream couple Carter Oosterhouse and Amy Smart are now mine and LeeAnn’s best friends! They come by the kitchen so we can talk all about how it happened – from the old Discovery days to our time in Michigan at Fully Loaded… and now over Asian-inspired steak sandwiches. We also hit on Amy’s love of the jump scare, if you need to ask your spouse befor…

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Elton John Celebrates 20 Years, Bleach Final Season Teased, Che Sparks Johansson Joke Firestorm, Anthrax Unveils 2026 Tour, and more... 9:50

22d ago9:50

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(0:10): Elton John and David Furnish Celebrate 20 Years of Love and Family Milestones (1:50): Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 4 Teaser Unveiled, Final Season Premieres July 2026 (3:52): Michael Che Sparks Debate with Controversial Joke About Scarlett Johansson on SNL (5:29): Anthrax Announces New Album, 2026 Tour Dates, and Teases Throwback Vi…

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THA S02 EP#15 - Culture Over Compliance: Building Sustainable Businesses 27:29

22d ago27:29

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Sustainability is not an initiative you bolt on. It is the ultimate time management question: what you do today either builds a resilient business or kicks debt to the next quarter, the next leader, or the next generation. In this conversation, host Michael Cupps talks with William Pleasant, Chief Solutions Officer at Bridge House Advisors, who hel…

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Ronaldo Rumored to Join Fast & Furious, Cheap Trick Denies Political Motive, Elle Duncan Joins Netflix Sports, Unseen Beatles Footage Revealed, and more... 10:17

25d ago10:17

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(0:10): Cristiano Ronaldo Rumored to Join Fast & Furious Cast Amidst Social Media Speculation (1:59): Cheap Trick Clarifies Kennedy Center Honors as Art Tribute, Denies Political Motives Amid Backlash (4:08): Elle Duncan Joins Netflix as First On-Air Sports Host, Kicking Off with Skyscraper Live in 2026 (6:08): Unseen Beatles Footage Revealed in Ne…

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THA S02 EP#14 - Reboot Your Compass: Defining What Really Matters 41:46

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How do you decide what matters most when everything feels urgent? In this episode, producer Florencia Llosas flips the script and interviews host Michael Cupps about the foundation of effective habit building: your personal hierarchy of values. Michael explains why most people fail at building habits because they skip the critical first step of def…

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Aiden Ross Wins Voice 28, Snoop Dogg Headlines NFL Halftime, Young Thug Proposes onstage, Spielberg Teases Cosmic Discovery, and more... 8:29

26d ago8:29

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Aiden Ross Wins The Voice Season 28 as Michael Bublé's Exit Sparks Rumors Snoop Dogg to Headline NFL Christmas Halftime Show in Netflix's Sports Streaming Push Young Thug Proposes to Mariah the Scientist Onstage, Sparking Frenzy at Atlanta Concert Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' Teaser Unveils Cosmic Discovery, Star-Studded Cast, and Local Buzz Rocky …

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# 707 - Day Drinking with My Mom's Favorite Comedian, Kathleen Madigan 1:50:32

27d ago1:50:32

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Gege Kreischer's favorite comedian, Kathleen Madigan, swings by the studio to do what we do best - talk about other comics. We’ve got stuff to say about Ron White, Scott Kennedy, and Lewis Black… just to name a few. We also talk about Kathleen’s mom’s pill problem, naming our tours, cat videos and her new special - out now on Amazon Prime.Watch Kat…

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# 707 - Day Drinking with My Mom's Favorite Comedian, Kathleen Madigan 1:50:52

27d ago1:50:52

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Gege Kreischer's favorite comedian, Kathleen Madigan, swings by the studio to do what we do best - talk about other comics. We’ve got stuff to say about Ron White, Scott Kennedy, and Lewis Black… just to name a few. We also talk about Kathleen’s mom’s pill problem, naming our tours, cat videos and her new special - out now on Amazon Prime.Watch Kat…

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Springsteen Biopic Lands December Digital, Netflix and iHeart Launch 2026 Podcast, Ciara Headlines TikTok Creator Awards, Instagram Reels Hits Fire TV, and more... 9:10

27d ago9:10

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(0:10): Bruce Springsteen Biopic 'Deliver Me from Nowhere' Set for December Digital Release (2:12): Netflix and iHeartMedia Team Up for Exclusive Video Podcast Launch in 2026 (3:32): Ciara to Headline TikTok's First U.S. Creator Awards, Showcasing New Era in Digital Entertainment (5:09): Instagram Expands Reels to Fire TV: A New Era for Short-Form …

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Something’s Burning: A Tale of Two Heights with Brad Williams and Braun Strowman | S6 E18 1:40:25

28d ago1:40:25

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We’re setting records this week with the biggest height differential of guests in Something’s Burning history. WWE superstar and TV host Braun Strowman towers over comedian Brad Williams… 6’8” vs 4’4” – and it’s basically all we can talk about. I do manage to find time to make the viral gyro / doner kabobs taking Instagram by storm. And they’re as …

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Something’s Burning: A Tale of Two Heights with Brad Williams and Braun Strowman | S6 E18 1:40:00

28d ago1:40:00

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We’re setting records this week with the biggest height differential of guests in Something’s Burning history. WWE superstar and TV host Braun Strowman towers over comedian Brad Williams… 6’8” vs 4’4” – and it’s basically all we can talk about. I do manage to find time to make the viral gyro / doner kabobs taking Instagram by storm. And they’re as …

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Coldplay Tops Touring List, DiCaprio Drama Dominates HBO Max, Riley Green Tops Charts, Stranger Things Season 5 Trailer Debuts, and more... 9:14

28d ago9:14

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(0:10): Coldplay Tops Millennium Touring Artists; Taylor Swift Leads Female Representation in Top 25 (1:55): Leonardo DiCaprio's 'One Battle After Another' Scores Big on HBO Max with 9 Golden Globe Nods (3:47): Riley Green Tops Country Charts with Record-Breaking Back-to-Back No. 1 Hits (5:33): Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 2 Trailer Unveils Epic…

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Weeknd Lands $1B Catalog Deal, Rosé Shines with Bruno Mars, Cena Says Farewell Rekindles WWE Future, Connecticut Hallmark Trail Boosts Tourism, and more... 8:32

29d ago8:32

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(0:10): The Weeknd Strikes Historic $1 Billion Catalog Deal, Redefines Artist Control and Ownership (1:53): Rosé Shines in Billboard Feature, Joins WME, and Teams Up with Bruno Mars (3:00): John Cena's Epic Farewell: A Turning Point for WWE's Future Leadership and Storytelling (4:25): Connecticut's Hallmark Movie Trail Boosts Tourism Amidst Evolvin…

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Sundance 2026 Lineup Unveiled, Dokoupil Eyes Solo Anchor, Cobain Guitar Heads to London, Clipse Drops Haunting P O V Video, and more... 8:36

1M ago8:36

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(0:10): Sundance 2026 Lineup Revealed: Star-Studded Films, Boulder Move, and Redford's Farewell (1:32): CBS Evening News Eyes Dokoupil as Solo Anchor Amid Leadership Shakeup and Industry Shifts (3:32): Kurt Cobain's Iconic Guitar Donated to London College for Global Exhibition (4:52): Clipse Drops Haunting 'P.O.V.' Video with Tyler, The Creator, Di…

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Logan Paul Abandons WWE Plans, Jen Shah Walks Free, Disney Taps Jeff Williams Board, Bad Bunny Stuns CMLL Crowd, and more... 8:12

1M ago8:12

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(0:10): Logan Paul Reveals Scrapped WWE Plans with Travis Scott Over Commitment Issues (1:05): Jen Shah Released from Prison Early, Won't Return to Real Housewives (2:44): Disney Taps Ex-Apple COO Jeff Williams for Board, Eyes Tech-Driven Growth (4:15): Bad Bunny Sparks Wrestling Buzz with Surprise Appearance at CMLL in Mistico’s Mask (5:44): Netfl…

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# 706 - Jordan Davis Buys Dirt 1:52:16

1M ago1:52:16

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I sit down with country singer/songwriter Jordan Davis. We talk about opening for Luke Combs, moving to Nashville, his first record deal, the CMA’s, Jelly Roll, fly fishing, shooting bows with Cam Haynes, and Jordan performs a few songs!Follow JordanYT: https://youtube.com/@jordandavisofficial IG: https://www.instagram.com/jordandavisofficial Set s…

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# 706 - Jordan Davis Buys Dirt 1:51:50

1M ago1:51:50

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I sit down with country singer/songwriter Jordan Davis. We talk about opening for Luke Combs, moving to Nashville, his first record deal, the CMA’s, Jelly Roll, fly fishing, shooting bows with Cam Haynes, and Jordan performs a few songs!Follow JordanYT: https://youtube.com/@jordandavisofficial IG: https://www.instagram.com/jordandavisofficial Set s…

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Kerala Appeals Dileep Acquittal, Spotify Launches Music Video Feature, Wizkid's Son Rocks Nigeria, Cowell Faces The Next Act, and more... 10:42

1M ago10:42

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(0:10): Kerala to Appeal Actor Dileep's Acquittal in 2017 Assault Case Amidst Industry Divisions (1:53): Spotify Launches Music Video Feature for Premium Users, Aims to Boost Engagement and Revenue (4:03): Wizkid's Son Champz Takes Nigerian Music Scene by Storm with Debut EP 'Champion's Arrival' (6:15): Simon Cowell's Emotional Journey in Netflix's…

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THA S02 EP#12 - Inclusive Leadership Starts with Curiosity, Not Compliance 34:35

1M ago34:35

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Michael Cupps sits down with Rachel Shaw, CEO of Shaw HR, to explore creating inclusive workplaces for employees with disabilities. Rachel shares her journey from handling ADA compliance to building a career helping organizations move beyond checkbox compliance toward human-centric decision making. Learn why diverse workforces are 20% more profitab…