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I Used to be Somebody

79 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★★ - 82 ratings

I Used to Be Somebody inspires 50+ year olds to build their (Un)Retired good life. Each month we interview cool, inspiring people about their retirement challenges and why and how they figured it out—turning this phase of life into an incredible, rewarding reality.

It's for people who don't want to retire--they just want to do something new that is more fun, less grind, and more meaningful. Our guests have created amazing Second Acts! Oh, and there's a little talk about Pickleball.

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Sky Bergman: Professor Turns Filmmaker

March 05, 2024 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MB

Sky Bergman has a zest for life and wants to share it with you. Her positivity is infectious. An accomplished and award-winning photographer and professor, it is no wonder her university students love her! She's also on a passon mission to capture the beauty of life and wisdom of older people as they tell their stories. Sky released her debut documentary, Lives Well Lived to sold-out live audiences and has two more films in the works. There's no stopping this woman's positive energy! Sky s...

Adam Bryant: NYT "Corner Office" Columnist moves to his own C-Suite

February 13, 2024 12:00 - 49 minutes - 35.2 MB

This month we have a very thought provoking conversation with award-winning journalist Adam Bryant. He worked for 30 years as a journalist including 18 years as a reporter, editor and columnist at the New York Times. He's probably most famous for his column at the NYT called, "Corner Office" where he interviewed 500+ CEOs. What he learned during these interviews is fascinating and his insights can help everyone in creating their second act. Adam also shares his personal experience about wh...

Patty Forehand: Elementary School Teacher becomes Stand-Up Comedian

January 09, 2024 12:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MB

We start 2024 with a lot of laughs. You're going to love Patty Forehand who was an elementary school teacher for 32 years and now is a successful stand-up comedian who talks about marriage, sex, and growing older. And she is FUNNY! Who doesn't like a 61- year old grandmother who can tell a good dirty joke? Tune in to hear about her chance to work with Michelle Pfeiffer and find out about her weirdest gig ever. Lots of laughs with a woman who has a heart of gold. • More about Patty Foreha...

Dewey Forward: Night Club Owner Pivots to Popcorn Shop

December 12, 2023 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.8 MB

We're ending 2023 on a very high note with Dewey Forward. He was a highly regarded concert promoter and nightclub owner that organized over 4,000 concerts. He's worked with with groups like Pearl Jam, REM, Donovan, Bon Jovi and countless others. Dewey started and owned Peabody's DownUnder in Cleveland where he created the precursor to the House of Blues concept. After living the crazy music and restaurant business for over 40 years, he now owns and operates the iconic Chagrin Falls Popcorn...

Bob Wolfe: The Pinot Guy now Pickleball Guy

November 14, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutes - 40.6 MB

Carl gets his Sideways fix in with his interview with Bob Wolfe. In the movie, actor Paul Giamatti plays a serious Pinot fanatic. In real life, Bob Wolfe is one of the foremost Pinot Noir experts. In fact, people simply refer to Bob simply as The Pinot Guy! There is something for everyone in this fun-filled interview, besides Pinot Noir talk. You'll learn what it's like to grow up in a tiny rural farming town, working on a nuclear submarine, and even what it's like to get a 4:30am call wit...

Jed Smith: Creative Marketing Exec Thrives in Italy as Artist

October 17, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MB

We've all been on vacation to some wonderful places in the world and said to ourselves, "I wonder if I could live here?" That is as far as most of us go. Jed Smith -- actually did it! He made the move to Italy in his mid-50's and has thrived there ever since.  Jed transformed himself from marketing exec into an accomplished painter, photographer and writer. He loves his new-found Italian culture and lifestyle so much that now he helps others who are interested in moving to Italy. He has ...

Dat Truong: High Tech Exec to Best Pho and "Grandma's Secret"

September 12, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 42 MB

This is one of the best interviews we've ever had. Talk about an unlikely story! Dat Truong grew up in Vietnam and at 5 years old escaped just days before the fall of Saigon. He had careers on Wall Street and Silicon Valley but it wasn't until he moved to Portland, OR that he found his way to a life that he feels truly fits who he is today. What is "Grandma's Secret"? You're going to need to listen to find out! • More about Dat Truong:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/datlinkedin • Lela's...

Steve Israel: Eight Term US Congressman Now Cool Bookstore Owner

August 15, 2023 12:00 - 46 minutes - 32.5 MB

It took 72 episodes, but Carl finally got a politician on the show. And he got a big time Congressman in Steve Israel. He was an eight-term congressman out of New York who is proud to have been a bi-partisan representative who brought both sides of the aisle together. Since leaving congress, Steve has been a political commentator on CNN, MSNBC and HBO and the author of two critically acclaimed political satires. In 2021, he became a first-time entrepreneur and launched a new dream job--as ...

Maxine Clark: Build-A-Bear Mega Founder Turns to Social Entrepreneurship

July 11, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 36.3 MB

We have a celebrity sighting this month on the show......Maxine Clark. She is one of the true innovators in the retail industry. At age 48 she became a first-time entrepreneur and founded Build-A-Bear Workshop. Within just a few years, she took her company public on the New York Stock Exchange. Most importantly, she's had a big impact on millions of children and adults from their Build-A-Bear experience. What makes her story even more amazing is what Maxine is doing now her 70's... • Mor...

Donna Apidone: Popular NPR Host Now Helps New Audience Find Purpose

June 13, 2023 11:00 - 50 minutes - 35.4 MB

This is a super fun interview with popular NPR radio host and talented interviewer Donna Apidone. Her commitment to her work became a lifestyle, waking up at 1:30am and getting to the studio by 3am and hosting CapRadio's Morning Edition. But, 21 years of hosting the show in a 8 x 8 windowless studio and being consumed by the news led her to a world of meditation. And she is excited now for a new journey and helping others along the way to a calm and complete life. • More about Donna Apidon...

Steve Segner: Pet Biz Exec Reinvents Himself, Builds Luxury Hotel

May 16, 2023 11:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

Who moves to Sedona, AZ in. their 50's and without any experience in the hospitality business, builds a luxury hotel? Steve Segner did! The same guy at 21 years old buys his first pet store while he has another day job. And then ends up becoming a pet biz mogul, by starting a line of regional pet stores and creating and selling one of the first all-natural healthy pet food lines. Whether it's the pet industry or building the El Portal, a top end adobe style hotel -- Steve is the poster chi...

Brian Smith: Founder of UGG

April 11, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 44 MB

What a fun interview with the founder of UGG boots! At 29, Brian Smith left the accounting world and Australia and headed to the beaches in Malibu to surf and look for the next big thing. Ever heard of UGG sheepskin boots?  He first targeted surfers and surf shops. You need to hear about the super-crazy ups and downs Brian faced into building a new cultural movement and a brand that is today a billion dollar operation. • More about Brian Smith: https://briansmithspeaker.com/about-brian-s...

Doug Villhard: Big Time Entrepreneur Pays It Forward

March 14, 2023 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MB

Carl plays therapist in the tiki bar with guest Doug Villhard, as Doug talks about his mom who was disappointed if he got an A- on a report card. We think it all turned out OK, since Doug and his business partner recently cashed in on the sale of their software platform company for $30 million. Doug's story is an amazing one, which includes the fun fact that Doug and his wife actually started a high school. Who does that? He has found a new passion in his (un)retirement life by teaching 40...

Ted Bahr: Drone King turns into 60's Rock Art Gallery Owner

February 14, 2023 12:00 - 48 minutes - 34 MB

This week's interview is a super fun one! There is something in this episode for everyone. What do the Grateful Dead, high tech 1980's, the advent of drones and psychedelic artwork have in common? Ted Bahr! You'll learn what it was like to be in the middle of the crazy, high tech world of magazine publishing at its explosion in the 1980's.  Plus, Ted's journey from a prestigious media executive with a wife, 3 kids and a big mortgage who went for broke to become an entrepreneur for the firs...

Denise "Larana" Cerreta: James Beard Award for Humanitarian of the Year

January 17, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 27.6 MB

Carl is a bit out of his all-business comfort zone when he interviews Denise "Larana" Cerreta, who has embarked on amazing spiritual journey and had successful businesses along the way. It all starts when Larana closed her acupuncture practice to open One World Everyone Eats Cafe. Her vision became one of the first community cafes in the world run 100% on donations-- you pay what you wish.  The cafe was a huge success and Larana then founded the non-profit One World Everybody Eats foundati...

Drew Evans: Creates his own (Un)Retirement -- The Pickleball Librarian

December 13, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 37.2 MB

Carl interviews Drew Evans who has created the most out-of-the-box second/third acts ever.  His story is an interesting one---his dad served in Vietnam and Drew spent his early years growing up in Malaysia. The family eventually lived all over the the world on U.S. Army bases. He grew up always wanting to help others. Drew became a law school graduate who hated being a lawyer. Instead, he followed his passions and became a distinguished law school librarian. (He also happens to be a black ...

Neil "The Media Giant" Haley: Pro Wrestler Turns into Media Giant

November 15, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MB

This month's guest was made fun of because he was sooo tall. In 9th grade, Neil Haley was 6'4" and towered over his classmates. He took a lot of teasing and bullying because of it. He says, "When I grew up in the '80's, kids weren't so tolerant of anyone different or odd in anyway".  Neil ended up 6'10" and in his 20's became a profession wrestler. Today he's almost 50 years old, has totally embraced his tallness. He's the CEO of "The Media Giant," a marketing agency. He's also one of the ...

Richard Eisenberg: Journalist Money Magazine, People, Yahoo and PBS's Next Avenue on (Un)Retirement

October 25, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36.5 MB

Carl had the opportunity to meet one of the legends in the personal finance world and a founding father of the (un)Retirement Movement -- Richard Eisenberg. He has spent 40+ years as reporter, editor, writer, producer and popular podcast host for iconic media brands such as Money Magazine, People, Good Housekeeping, Yahoo and MoneyWatch. But what is probably one of the more interesting things we learn about is his advice for others, who are looking to retire now or just recently (un)retired,...

Pickleball Bonus Episode

October 11, 2022 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB

Carl (also now a co-author) celebrates the debut of PICKLEBALL FOR DUMMIES, now Amazon's #1 best-selling pickleball book. Super fun lead-in with three past guests: comedian Greg Schwem, pickleball aficionado Bob Franceschelli and pickleball author Mike Branon. They muse about their first pickleball experience and their obsession with today's fastest growing sport in America. Mo Nard (Co-Author) chimes in, totally stoked after stepping off her live television interview on the pickleball court...

Dr. Dan Rudd: Psychotherapist, Ironman and Wedding Officiant

September 13, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 39.4 MB

A lot of first take place during big episode #60! Carl interviews his first psychotherapist (and of course tries to get a free therapy session), first Ironman competitor and first wedding officiant. And the crazy thing is that just one man, Dan Rudd has accomplished all these things and more! How does a chubby kid growing up end up competing in 200 triathlons and 8 Ironman competition? Dan will tell you he is not the fastest or strongest, but he has great endurance. Which is a great metaph...

Teri Fahrendorf: Pioneer Brewmaster and Founder Pink Boots Society

August 09, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 29.4 MB

What do pink boots have to do with being a professional craft beer brewmaster? I guess you'll need to listen and find out in this episode. Teri Fahrendorf was headed on the fast track in high tech Silicon Valley in the '80's. But she quickly learned that the cubicle life wasn't for her and she created a second act as one of the first female brewmasters in the emerging craft beer industry. Her amazing journey takes a lot of twist and turns but leads her to accomplishing great things within he...

Carl's Comedy Special

July 26, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.9 MB

It's summer bonus time in the Landau tiki bar! Yes, in one episode you get to listen to all the goofy "openers" of the podcast episodes--short funny phone conversations for another laugh.  At the end is a special treat -- Carl's first stand-up show, 12 minutes of comedy gold! • Website: https://pickleballmediahq.com • Sponsor: Pickleball for Dummies book: https://pickleballmediahq.com/book • Subscribe to the I Used to be Somebody newsletter: https://pickleballmediahq.com/contact/subscr...

Audrey Hitchcock Finds Her Passion Making Buffalo Mozzarella

July 12, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 33.7 MB

Who starts a second act raising water buffalo and making cheese? That's what Audrey and her husband Craig Ramini did. In 2009, Craig went on Craigslist and bought 5 water buffalo. With no qualifications or experience, very little money and a big dream-- that's exactly what this couple did! They became one of the first mozzarella di bufala makers in the U.S.  Audrey's path is a love story to her late husband, to her water buffalo, and to finding her life's purpose. • More about Audrey Hit...

Dr. Robert Vogel: Beloved College Professor Finds New Stage

June 14, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.5 MB

Have you ever reconnected with someone after 45 years? Carl does, when he had the opportunity to talk with his favorite professor, Dr. Bob Vogel from Miami University (Ohio). Bob has had a truly remarkable life teaching communications for 40+ years and then in post-retirement (and in his 70's), he followed his childhood dreams of becoming a professional musician and entertainer. He's now on a national concert tour with comedian/historian Lenny Dave. Carl also announces the super secret-pro...

"Sudden" Sam McDowell: All-Star Player with Hall of Fame Second Act

May 10, 2022 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MB

What a thrill this week for Carl to meet one of his childhood heroes, "Sudden" Sam McDowell, star of his beloved 1960's Cleveland Indians. Sam was a five time all-star pitcher who was deemed to be the next Sandy Koufax. He was a young superstar under great pressure, however. Sam tells us his career was fueled by alcohol and addiction. You don't need to be a sports fan to be inspired by Sam's amazing second act. After he was "thrown out of baseball", Sam's life hit rock bottom. He lost ever...

Corky Logue: Pawn Shop King turns into Pickleball Pied Piper

April 05, 2022 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MB

Carl has a great time interviewing a true character in the (Un)Retirement world -- Corky Logue. He's a serial entrepreneur who has owned 40+ companies and counting at age 74. A big success came at 47, when he went public with his chain of EZ Pawn stores, leaving the company a few years later with about $30 million in stock. Corky follows the beats to a different drum, needing only 3 hours a night to sleep. And his latest obsession is pickleball. In just the past few years he's built 2 pers...

Mike Murphy: Political Hack turns Media Pundit

March 08, 2022 12:00 - 54 minutes - 50.4 MB

Carl interviews his first "Political Hack" this month. He chats it up the one and only Mike Murphy who turns out to be one of our all-time funniest and entertaining guests. He had a big time as a Republican political consultant for some of the biggest names -- John McCain, Bob Dole, and even the Governator -- Arnold Schwarzenegger. It's hard to take sides when you listen to Mike, (despite your political view) because he's so damn funny, wicked smart, and not mean spirited. He pokes fun at ev...

Renel Brooks-Moon: Former Radio Personality Breaks Barriers as Baseball Announcer

February 08, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 31.1 MB

Warning: Carl turns into super-fanboy this week when he gets a chance to talk with Renel Brooks-Moon. She has broken barriers as a baseball announcer whose accomplishments are enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Even if you're not a huge baseball fan like Carl, you will be inspired by the incredible second act story of how a young woman of color breaks into the world of radio in the '80's, co-hosts the highly popular "morning zoo" show and then became the beloved public address announcer...

Greg Schwem: Funniest Pickleball Player in the World

January 11, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.7 MB

Carl is in "pickleball" heaven this week since he got to interview the very funny Greg Schwem. Not only is Greg a talented comedian but also happens to be a kick-ass pickleball player! Greg talks about the amazing third act (or is it fourth?) he created for himself, as the producer/director/writer/star of the TV show "A Comedian Crashes Your Pad".  Greg also shares some great advice for anyone looking to reinvent themselves in the second half of their life. And as a bonus, Carl admits he h...

Carl Landau: Celebrating Episode #50 -- Our Host Reveals it ALL!

December 14, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 24.9 MB

Do you like surprises? Our host Carl Landau is surprised by Diana Landau aka wife/content wrangler/blogger when she interviews HIM for a change. Yes, for one special episode the mic gets turned around and Carl is on the hot seat answering questions about his life and weird journey from challenged student (before anyone knew that dyslexia was a thing) to successful entrepreneur and publisher to third act podcaster and mediocre pickleball player. You'll find this lively conversation entertai...

Mark Linsz: Top Bank of America Exec now a Second Act Guru

December 07, 2021 12:00 - 47 minutes - 33.1 MB

Do you remember the 2007-2009 financial meltdown? What a scary time in all our lives. But just imagine being at the center of it all, as CFO of Risk Management and Treasurer of Bank of America? This week's guest, Mark Linsz, knows well. In one of Carl's most interesting interviews, Mark also talks about the stress of it all. At one point, he (bravely) asked his wife, "How am I doing"? Her honest answer changed everything for him. He started thinking beyond his career and more about doing ...

Ryan Frederick: Right Place for the Second Half of Your Life

November 30, 2021 12:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

Not the typical Princeton and Stanford MBA graduate, Ryan Frederick wanted to live in a senior community. His goal was and (still is) to understand how seniors live and find ways to make their environments better. Ryan was in his early 20's when he lived in an Atlanta senior housing development, fascinated about the concept of healthy aging and longevity. He is author of the new book, of "Right Place, Right Time" and is one of the world's experts on helping people figure out where and how th...

Robin Pajaro: Former Chef Gets Her Groove Back!

November 16, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 34.1 MB

Anyone who launches a new business called "Coco's Cocktail Caravan" must be interesting. This week's guest is Robin Pajaro, who has had one of the most adventurous journeys we've heard. At 20, she took a trip to Africa and ends up not coming home for 3 years. She then sailed the seas as a chef on private yachts. She also attended culinary school and spent 25 years in the hospitality industry. Years after working super-hard to establish a name for herself in the Ritz Carlton empire plus a few...

Steven Petrow: Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Old

November 09, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 27.4 MB

We had a true celebrity sighting this week on the show. Carl has a great time learning and laughing with Steven Petrow, the award-winning journalist, advice columnist, and book author. Steven is also well known for his appearances on NPR, TED talk fame and Washington Post and New York Times essays on all sorts of subjects, including aging, health and social civility. In this episode, he shares insights with us about his latest book, "Stupid Things I Won't Do When I Get Older".  He talks abou...

Mark Shaiken: Discovering his Wonderful "Afterlife" Beyond 41 Years of Law

November 02, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MB

Mark Shaiken talks with Carl about what comes next after a big career as a successful attorney. The questions started in his 50’s-- “Well, what else can I do?” The answers were not so easy for him then. “It’s sort of a loaded question,” says Mark. “The truth is there are lots of things we can do.” Carl agreed that sometimes it’s easy to get stuck in something when you're pretty good at it. Decades can fly by. 
 You don't need to be an attorney to learn from this interview about being "st...

Scott Miller: "Roger That" -- Pilot, Professor, Broadcaster and Tiki Aficionado!

October 26, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MB

Who would imagine that they would land their dream job in their mid-fifties? That is exactly what happened when Scott Miller, who even as a boy wanted to fly, finally became a pilot for a major commercial airline. This is a really interesting episode where Scott and Carl talk about facing their fears head on. And Carl is thrilled when he finally gets to talk Tiki with Scott, who has his own "bamboo rendezvous" in his home and is also part owner of the Jungle Bird tiki bar. Episode Content:...

Dan Kennedy: Biz Publisher Creates Zen Life!

October 19, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 28.5 MB

Super interesting episode this week with Carl's guest, Dan Kennedy. This is a first-- a guest who lived in a monastery with no talking and contact with the outside world in his youth. That experience had an amazingly positive effect on Dan Kennedy's life and Second Act. He had a big time career as a biz publisher mentoring hundreds of business people along the way and now is teaching MBA students. He even makes inroads in attempting to teach the Zen philosophy to our curmudgeon host.   •...

Bob Franceschelli: Big Time Beer Exec Turns into Pickleball Fanatic

October 12, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30.5 MB

Carl is in seventh heaven having a chance to talk to the one and only Bob Franceschelli who had a big time career at Anheuser Busch and is now "a big muckety muck" in the world of Pickleball. They get to talk about the early days of the craft beer industry and the mindful planning required in developing a new passion in life. A whole potpourri of topics are covered, including their fondness of the Midwest, making homemade maple syrup, RVing, bad batches of homebrew and their mutual love of...

Paul Ollinger: Former Facebook Exec Turns to Comedy

October 05, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 35.4 MB

Great interview this week with the hilarious and successful comedian, Paul Ollinger---who was one of the early Facebook hires way back in 2008 and now he's host of the very popular Crazy Money podcast.  But, it's way more than that. Paul's real passion has always been comedy. He shares his insights on forging on a new path when it's totally new and scary.  Go for the butterflies. Nervousness means you really care about what you're doing!  It's actually a good sign. Paul talks about his obses...

Andy Robin: Big Time High Tech Exec Living the Tapas Life

September 28, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 23 MB

Carl loves tapas, so he was all in for this week's conversation with Andy Robin, author of the new book, The Tapas Life. Apparently Carl is the first interviewer that really wanted to talk about grilled sardines--one of those little savory and delicious Spanish bites. It turns out that tapas are actually a metaphor for creating a new life plan for your second act of life, by exploring a wide variety of wonderful options out there and trying out new experiences.  Andy has had an unconventio...

Bob Tuschman: Former Food Network Exec Now Gets High Ratings as NYU Prof

September 21, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 35.5 MB

Carl talks with Bob Tuschman, former Food Network Senior Vice President and General Manager. To say Bob “worked his way up to the top” is an understatement! He started from a lowly production assistant to Diana Ross’s personal assistant, to a “Good Morning America” producer and then to a top position at the Food Network. Bob played a major role in the early TV success of Guy Fieri, Giada, Ina Garten and Bobby Flay. Now happily teaching at NYU, Bob gives some great (Un)Retirement advice on ho...

Michael Clinton: Former President of Hearst Magazines -- Don't Retire...Rewire!

September 14, 2021 11:00 - 39 minutes - 23.1 MB

This week Carl has a great conversation with the amazing Michael Clinton who had a big time career as an executive at two of the most iconic publishing houses in the world Hearst and Conde Nast. In his mid-forties he thought "he was the most boring person in the world" and started a portfolio of travel and adventures. Becoming a private pilot, writer, photographer, traveling to 124 countries, and completing a marathon in seven continents. It's all in his new book ROAR -- Into the Second Ha...

Bonus: The Best of "Pickleball Life Lessons with Mo"

August 10, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 29 MB

The funniest and most entertaining part of our show is Carl's discussion each week with Mo Nard about how life relates to pickleball. The crazy thing is that people that don't know or care about Pickleball love this segment.  Here's 10 short super fun segments: We're here to confuse you Mo wants to bring recess back Are you feeling lucky Partner Up The life and times of Mo Nard Mo'see up to the line Unwanted advice Mo is drunk Under the lights Mo likes to hit people   ...

Bonus: The Best of "Worst Jobs"

July 13, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 21.6 MB

What a super fun and entertaining episode! Every week Carl asked each guest a weird ice- breaker question, "What was your worst job?” It's one of our listeners’ favorite parts of each episode because right away, the guest relaxes and gets real. Plus the worst jobs are crazy! We put 25 of our "Worst Job" stories into this special bonus episode. It's a totally fun ride. • Episode Content: https://pickleballmediahq.com/blog/what-was-your-worst-job-ever • Sponsored by: lovemyheartstudy.com ...

Patrick Mulvaney: Chef, Restaurateur + Farm-to Fork and Community Leader

June 29, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 27.3 MB

In Ireland the most important person is a seanchaí (story teller). Their stories keep the community together and thriving. Patrick Mulvaney is such a person. We were honored and a little nervous to serve Patrick a Mai Tai in the Landau Tiki bar this week. Why? Because he's an award-winning chef and owner of an incredible restaurant. Even though Patrick is very busy as a restaurateur he sees his role in the community as way more important. He is a leading force behind the Farm-to Fork movemen...

Susan Stewart: Golf Pro Turned Successful Specialty Retailer + LBGTQ Leader

June 22, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 27.1 MB

Do you know someone that has a 5th gear level energy for life? That's Susan Stewart! She shares her personal journey growing up queer in Palm Springs, CA. She was a golf prodigy as a child and ended up following that passion and becoming a golf pro. Which eventually led her to a corporate resort merchandising career and then---risking it all to step away from corporate life to open her own amazing and successful store. Susan truly cares about people and has become a community leader who brin...

Jerry Reynolds: Former NBA Exec, Broadcaster, and Sacramento Legend!

June 15, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 38 MB

Carl meets and interviews one of his personal heroes this week in the Tiki bar! Jerry is a living legend in Sacramento and throughout the NBA after serving as head coach (not once but twice), General Manager and Broadcaster. His story is truly a remarkable one! He grew up in poverty in French Lick, Indiana (Jerry is life long friends with superstar Larry Bird) shared the same bedroom with 4 of his siblings and no running water or electricity. He talks about the tragic car accident that end...

Tim Jordan: From Print Biz to Cool Coffeehouse Vibe

June 08, 2021 11:00 - 47 minutes - 27.7 MB

We all sit in a coffeehouse or restaurant and think, "I'd like to start my own!" With no experience in roasting coffee beans or baking deliciousness, and a few glasses of wine, Tim Jordan and Jason, his future business partner, did exactly that. Tim talks about his midlife crisis that lead him to his decision to leave a big-time printing career to start Old Soul Company as a first-time entrepreneur. He shares how he overcame some of the pain points and craziness of starting a new biz as we...

Kerry Hannon: (Un)Retirement Guru: Finance, Fitness and Fun!

May 25, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 26.8 MB

We had an (Un)Retirement legend join us this week! Kerry Hannon is a celebrity author and TV commentator leading the charge for 50+ year olds around the world! She's written 14 books and is a regular contributor to the New York Times, Forbes, Money and many others, talking about personal finance and career transition for older people. What is most striking is Kerry's zest for life. Her love of writing and a having a true sense of wanting to help people. Kerry said before she takes each ass...

Cinde Dolphin Interview: Big-Time Beer Exec Becomes Unlikely Entrepreneur

May 18, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 26.1 MB

You can't help but be pumped up after listening to Cinde Dolphin. Despite some challenges at home she became determined at a young age to be a positive person and an agent for change. And the rest is history! Cinde helped Coors forge a new frontier-- the East Coast markets. Remember when Coors wasn't actually sold "East of the Rocky Mountains"? Along the way, Cinde battled four bouts with cancer and has emerged stronger than ever. She left the beer biz and took a deep dive into social medi...