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Moe and Jenna Abdou interview a highly influential roster of founders, venture capitalists, CEO’s, master thinkers, bestselling authors, academic minds, and creatives to deconstruct the hidden insights that only those who are building breakthrough ventures can reveal. For ten years now, 33voices has engaged closely with founders, senior executives and company builders to identify interesting & pressing challenges that give rise to thoughtful dialogue with contributors who not only think differently, but who represent the frontiers of knowledge in business, culture and lifestyle.

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Your Life in Flow

January 27, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 45.6 MB

Who are the people who shaped you? For Erin Kleinberg, it’s her grandmother, Sidia, a Holocaust survivor who immigrated to Canada and created an incredible life as the iconic pillar of her family. “Fashion was a vehicle for her soul,” Erin shares. She’s since designed the womenswear brand, SIDIA, to honor her legacy and inspire us to stand as the women who came before us. Erin is a contagious creative spirit. She’s learned that ‘the more we’re ourselves, the more our work soars’ and believes ...

The Question is The Billboard

January 26, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 60.7 MB

Kapil Gupta rejoins Moe Abdou to explore why the pursuit of world-class performance - in life or business - is a murky process and hardly ever linear.   

Joy as a Compass

January 13, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes - 46.3 MB

Carpe Diem. It’s the belief that inspires BrainTrust Founder and rē•spin CEO Kendra Bracken-Ferguson to create her spectacularly full life. My favorite thing about Kendra is her vibrant optimism. We chat about how to cultivate joy through gratitude and focus on the positive by asking: What is the best thing that can happen? Our authenticity stems from our relationship with ourselves and influences our ability to step into our power. We discuss how stillness enables us to be our true selves an...

What Makes Netflix Singular

January 08, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 54.5 MB

Great leaders orchestrate rather than do - And few embody that more than Netflix's Reed Hastings.  Moe Abdou is joined by INSEAD professor and Hastings collaborator, Erin Meyer to explore why Netflix's workplace culture is without peer.  

We Can All Be Mental Health Advocates

January 06, 2021 08:00 - 55 minutes - 64 MB

PYM Co-founder Zak Williams believes we can all be mental health advocates. His inspiring advocacy efforts stem from his own healing journey and realization that service is foundational to fulfillment. We all want to feel whole. Zak shares the importance of being honest with ourselves, evaluating our self-beliefs, and clearing out the attic when they don’t serve us. It’s the path to being the person we aspire to be. 

Creating a Life You Love

December 22, 2020 08:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MB

“You see the glory but you don’t know the story.” Grayson and Frank & Eileen Founder Audrey McLoghlin joins us to share what it really takes to build a successful career: Practice. She discusses how to cultivate the resilience to achieve your dream and the three basket philosophy that’s helped her avoid burnout for two decades. There’s only one catch, she says: “You can’t drop the self one.”Editor’s Note: This episode was recorded prior to the pandemic. 

"Power is what you make it" with Pattie Sellers

December 16, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 65.4 MB

Pattie Sellers is one of the great storytellers of our time. Co-founder of Fortune’s Most Powerful Women and SellersEaston Media, she reflects on an extraordinary 36 years profiling the world’s most inspiring leaders, from Oprah Winfrey to Melinda Gates, showcasing that “Power is what you make it.”Pattie’s dream job was writing about the arts. She shares her philosophy of approaching your career as a jungle gym rather than a ladder and being open to unexpected opportunities. You never know ho...

The Beauty in Softening

December 08, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 59.1 MB

To know Allison Oswald is to be uplifted by her incredible warmth. Beloved Women’s Health Doctor of Physical Therapy, Allison joins us to share how we can build a mindful relationship with our bodies to elevate our wellbeing. Our body is constantly sending us signals to rest, heal, and grow. She shares daily practices to drop in and the awareness it affords us to feel our best. We are our truest selves when we take off our armor, Allison says. We chat about the beauty in softening, living wit...

Our Journey of Self Discovery

December 01, 2020 08:00 - 59 minutes - 67.8 MB

“To self actualize is to self define truth for you.” CUUP Co-founder Abby Morgan’s mission is to empower women to discover our own truths and harness them to craft our most fulfilling lives. We chat about self-discovery and attuning to our intuition as ways to inspire reflection, expansion, and empowerment to live each day authentically. Abby shares how she’s learned to let go of the narratives that keep us from feeling our way through life by relinquishing the need to create meaning from the...

The Downside of Efficiency

November 17, 2020 08:00 - 54 minutes - 62.9 MB

Perpetual excellence is difficult to achieve - in business or life - and rarely does one variable in isolation lead to lasting success.  One of the world's preeminent thinkers, Roger Martin rejoins Moe Abdou to explore the many blind spots that accompany traditional thinking models and why ascending leaders choose a different path. 

Happiness Flows From Kindness

November 13, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutes - 53.7 MB

Perelel Co-founder Victoria Thain Gioia and Jenna kickoff exploring how we can change the conversation around pregnancy by more intentionally supporting mothers from fertility through postpartum. Victoria was inspired to launch Perelel after her daughter was born with a cleft lip. It was this scary life chapter and a blind friend date with her now co-founder that taught her that we can’t predict our journeys only embrace where they lead us. We chat about letting go of rigid life plans, timeli...

It's Time To Build In The MENA Region

November 06, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 110 MB

A new generation of business builders are emerging in the Middle East, and Saudi Arabia is leading the way in shaping a future that's destined to be very different from the past.  Entrepreneurial zealot, Amal Dokhan joins Moe Abdou to discuss the convergence of talent + possibility in the region.

Becoming Limitless

October 28, 2020 07:00 - 41 minutes - 95 MB

Vitruvi Co-founder Sara Panton’s mission is to inspire people to feel limitless in their potential. Each of us is on a unique journey living in alignment with our purpose and values. We explore how to utilize rituals to gain clarity on our path, create from a place of pure intention, rather than ego, and courageously lean into moments of discomfort because that’s where the magic happens. In a world of complex self-care practices, Sara shares how daily moments can be harnessed as ones of rejuv...

Why Understanding is the Key to Influence

October 26, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 50.5 MB

No business exists without a customer; and no customers exist without marketing outreach -   So, how is it that two businesses selling the same exact product/service can have vastly different results? Wharton Marketing Professor, Jonah Berger rejoins Moe Abdou to discuss the science of influence and why it starts with deep understanding. 

How Can We Eat to Improve Our Mental Health?

October 19, 2020 07:00 - 54 minutes - 124 MB

This Is Your Brain on Food author Dr. Uma Naidoo and Jenna explore the gut brain connection and key nutritional pillars that can help us strengthen our mental health. Our gut dictates our body’s resilience. We discuss nutritional habits that help us bounce back from stress, practices to manage anxiety, and how healthy habit changes can offer us a small sense of certainty during these trying times. It only takes 24 hours to change the bacteria in our gut. Dr. Naidoo leaves us with steps we can...

Beautycounter SVP on Being an Agent of Change

October 08, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

Beautycounter SVP of Social Mission Lindsay Dahl is a clean beauty trailblazer. We have her to thank for over a dozen clean beauty laws. Today, we’re diving into the lessons her unique journey has offered about how to create lasting change. We’ll start at the beginning with finding your voice. Then, explore how to get your message heard by discerning what matters to people, actively listening, and staying even keeled in hard conversations. Progress takes time. Lindsay shares how she’s learned...

The Gifts of Uncertainty

October 06, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.6 MB

Leadership aficionado, Margaret Heffernan joins Moe Abdou to explore ways to think about a future where the unexpected is destined to happen. Her latest book, Uncharted invites us to think differently, explore constantly, and embrace the gifts of uncertainty. 

Catalyzing Human Performance

August 23, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 139 MB

World-renowned business thinker, Gary Hamel joins Moe Abdou to explore the hidden dimension that distinguishes the world's most admired leaders and the organizations they lead. 

Attn: Grace is Changing the Aging Conversation

August 13, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MB

Attn: Grace Co-founder Alex Fennell  and Jenna discuss the importance of sparking a “fundamental reset in how we think about aging” from a process that is feared to one that’s celebrated. We explore how presence and gratitude help us savor life’s daily moments and spend our time where and with whom it truly matters. We all face trying life phases, as we are in right now, and Alex shares honest and inspiring stories about learning to hold our emotions, trust our internal knowing, and cultivate...

Simple Tools to Take Care of Our Mental Health

July 31, 2020 07:00 - 58 minutes - 133 MB

Frame Co-founder and CCO Sage Grazer and Jenna share a wide-ranging conversation about how we can deepen our relationship with ourselves. Sage shares a variety of self reflection exercises to understand our thoughts and behaviors and employ coping mechanisms to feel better. We explore tools to manage anxiety, avoid ‘fortune telling’ our fears, and reroute negative thought patterns. Awareness is the catalyst of our evolution, and Sage explains how we can use it guide our personal growth, promo...

How Do We Become More Self Aware?

July 24, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MB

Frame Co-founder and CEO Kendall Bird and Jenna discuss how to cultivate self awareness to better understand and be our best selves. We learn about the life-changing benefits of therapy and understanding how our experiences influence our mental health and the way we interact with the world. Kendall aspires to ‘live in a constant pursuit of self awareness’ and we explore how we can discover the situations that make us thrive so we can actively write our stories.

Christy Dawn On Living In Your Heart Space

June 30, 2020 07:00 - 37 minutes - 85 MB

Christy Dawn and Jenna discuss how we can evolve our state of consciousness to live in alignment with our true selves and nature. Christy shares how to cultivate our sense of awareness, shift from a mindset of lack to gratitude, and why letting go leads to abundance.*Christy Dawn is graciously offering the 33voices community a special gift! Enjoy 33% off one order using the code 33VOICES during July and August. 

Making Organizational Integrity Intentional

June 27, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MB

One of the leading authorities on business ethics, Rob Chesnut joins Moe Abdou to discuss his latest book - Intentional Integrity, and to give us a rare glimpse at thinking behind Airbnb, Inc.'s most challenging ethical dilemmas.  

Designing Your Work For Optimal Performance

May 29, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 147 MB

In a world where design has become an essential tool for navigating the changing world of business, how might it help you reimagine your own career success? Stanford's Bill Burnett rejoins Moe Abdou to explore how design thinking is redefining the modern world of work.

The Surprising Skill That Will Propel You Forward

May 15, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 144 MB

What happens when you catch Kapil unfiltered and raw?  You get a glimpse of how he really views the world.  This episode will take you inside his thinking about the greatness of Michael Jordan, the concept of team, the essence of creativity, and the one skill you're likely missing.  

The Beliefs That Lead to Self Empowerment

May 12, 2020 07:00 - 38 minutes - 89 MB

The Giving Keys Founder Caitlin Crosby joins Jenna to discuss her new book, You are the Key: Turning Imperfections Into Purpose. We chat about our beliefs as the foundation of self-empowerment, surrender as a daily practice, and the freedom of giving yourself grace.

Self-Improvement vs True Arrival

April 17, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 113 MB

There's a space between understanding and arriving at the Truth - and in this episode, Kapil and Moe discuss the in-betweens that most of us just don't see.

Your Unique Path to Wellbeing

April 13, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 115 MB

Tia CMO Dr. Stephanie McClellan and Jenna discuss how to understand the key factors that shape our health so we can proactively improve it. Tia’s number one diagnosis is stress-related; Chronic stress influences every cell in our body and Dr.McClellan offers strategies to monitor our personal stress metrics to reverse its impact. Meditation, gratitude, and friendship play an essential role in that and we walk through how to align our mindset to improve our wellbeing.

Our Path To Inner Freedom

April 08, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 117 MB

MALK Organics Founder August Vega and Jenna explore the defining question of our human experience: How do we attain inner freedom? This is our lifelong journey and August shares practices to help us consciously release our fears, shed our egos, and accept impermanence to cultivate inner peace.

Raising Consciousness Through Unconditional Love

April 06, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MB

Cora Founder Molly Hayward and Jenna discuss how we can unconditionally love ourselves and each other and harness our individual power to elevate human consciousness. We explore how to deepen our connection to our bodies, shed the patterns that no longer serve us, and lean into our breath as the gateway to our higher self.

What The Coronavirus Hasn't Changed About Life

March 21, 2020 07:00 - 43 minutes - 98.6 MB

In an important conversation about the hard realities of the current world affairs, Moe and Kapil explore the hidden dimensions of a crisis and why it always reverts back to one's own mind. 

Living Your Dreams with Sheri Salata

March 17, 2020 07:00 - 49 minutes - 112 MB

The Beautiful No Author and The Pillar Life Co-founder Sheri Salata joins Jenna to discuss how we can “dream our life into being.” Sheri shares her daily dream practice, the power of our words shaping our experience, and how to seek fulfillment in every life pillar. We also delve into how dreaming leads us to examine our inner world to replace feelings of fear and shame with love and consciousness.

A Customer-Centric Approach To Strategy

March 06, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 101 MB

Management consultant Daniel Deneffe discusses his unconventional approach to "fad-free" strategy.  It starts with a deep customer immersion and works backward to take the guessing game out of strategy formation.

What Happens When Work Becomes Fun?

February 26, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 94.4 MB

In an important and timely conversation about the invisible roadblocks that prevent most of us from doing our best work, Moe is joined by former Twitter, YouTube, Google, and Emap executive, Bruce Daisley to discuss why joy at work multiplies productivity.

Trust Your Life

February 17, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 102 MB

PlateFit Founder Rachael Blumberg and Jenna explore the daily choice that leads to all confidence and contentment: Trusting life. Rachael shares perspectives and practices that help us build our spiritual muscle, from gratitude to meditation, and how adopting them can help us discover our inner compass. 

Living Vibrantly with Amanda Haas

February 14, 2020 08:00 - 38 minutes - 88.4 MB

Amanda Haas and Jenna discuss the daily choices we can make — from the food we eat to the thoughts we think — to fully embrace our role as the creators of our own happiness. We chat about the power of self-awareness and showing up for yourself, being open to love, and laughing every day.

The Trap of Right and Wrong

February 08, 2020 08:00 - 43 minutes - 99.7 MB

In their latest episode, Moe and Kapil take a deeper dive into understanding why your conditioning of right and wrong, winning and losing; and the notion of personal growth is precisely what's keeping you stuck.

Your Most Authentic Life Experience

January 28, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 97.9 MB

Global Citizen Year Founder Abby Falik and Jenna discuss how habitual self-inquiry can help you determine your personal values and orient your life around what matters to you. We then walk through tangible practices, from minute-meditations to digital sabbaths, that enable us to navigate our lives with clarity, courage, and conviction. We also explore how to trade our addiction to achievement for lasting meaning and why we should focus on how we want to feel, instead of what we want to do, wh...

Restoring The Soul of Business

January 27, 2020 08:00 - 46 minutes - 106 MB

In an important and timely conversation about the future of marketing, Rishad Tobaccowala joins Moe Abdou to explore what it takes for a modern brand to retain its relevance and vitality.

Life's Great Question

January 16, 2020 08:00 - 37 minutes - 85.4 MB

In an important & timely conversation, Moe is joined by leading workplace researcher and the author of  StrengthsFinder 2.0, Tom Rath to discuss the correlation between contribution and wellbeing. 

The Hidden Dimension of Sustained Performance

January 09, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 97.6 MB

In their initial episode of 2020, Kapil and Moe discuss why the Truth often eludes us, why it always lives in the question, and what happens when you discover it.  They also explore the hidden dimension of sustained performance & the deep patterns of the mind.

Love Yourself Like Your Life Depends On it

January 06, 2020 08:00 - 56 minutes - 130 MB

In an important followup conversation about self-acceptance, Moe is rejoined by Kamal Ravikant to take a deeper look at what it takes to be as genuine with yourself as you are with those most precious to you.

A Better Approach to Wellness

December 17, 2019 08:00 - 37 minutes - 86 MB

In a conversation about modern masculinity, Moe is joined by the co-founders of ASYSTEM - Josh LeVine & Oli Walsh to explore the concept of betterment and the essence of optimal performance. 

Articulating Your Company's Next Stage of Growth

December 10, 2019 08:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MB

To truly reinvent your business, you have to first reimagine the value you're delivering - In this episode, Moe is rejoined by Leadership maven Dave Ulrich to discuss a six-part framework that will help you respond to market opportunities with speed and scale.  

The Ghost of Self-Image

November 27, 2019 08:00 - 55 minutes - 126 MB

In this latest episode - Kapil Gupta and Moe dive into the topic of self-image and explore why those who rise above their 'perceived' self-image attain a Truth that's as liberating as it is deceptive. 

The Human Side of Effective Negotiations

November 26, 2019 08:00 - 54 minutes - 124 MB

Arbor Advisors co-founder and managing director, Stan Christensen joins Moe Abdou to explore the misconceptions of raising capital, selling companies, and effective negotiations. 

The Game Within The Game

November 08, 2019 08:00 - 57 minutes - 131 MB

Moe and Kapil continue their dialogue about perpetual excellence with the emphasis of this episode being on the illusion of effort & purpose, the pleasure of pain, and the beauty of understanding.  

Winning The Mind Game

October 25, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 143 MB

Moe is joined by Renowned Mental Conditioning Expert, Trevor Moawad to explore an approach to perpetual excellence that's as available as it is elusive to almost all of us.  

Embracing Possibilities

October 18, 2019 07:00 - 46 minutes - 107 MB

Moe Abdou is joined by the dynamic Founder and CEO of The ActOne Group of Companies, Janice Bryant Howroyd to discuss building, leading, and reinventing the first-ever African-American female owned unicorn.  

The Personal Side of Leadership

October 11, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

In true immigrant spirit, Farooq Kathwari - Chairman, President and CEO of Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc Joins Moe Abdou to chronicle an entrepreneurial journey that not only defied odds, but that led to far reaching global impact.