Live from RADIOKISMET with Christopher Plant
102 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsDirect from our pop-up event space in Philadelphia, Live from RADIOKISMET with Christopher Plant features interviews with thought leaders from Philadelphia and around the globe.
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The Racism Tornado with Opeola Bukola
January 18, 2021 16:30 - 1 hour - 120 MBChristopher Plant sits down with Opeola Bukola to discuss her experiences working internationally, blackness in Philadelphia, and racism in 2020. Opeola is the Nigerian-born founder and Principal Consultant of Lillo Consulting: a firm specializing in operations and new venture optimization, which has a long history with emerging organizations, brands, and business ecosystems. You can learn more about Opeola at her website Opeola.com
Brass Tacks with Hiruy Tirfe
January 18, 2021 14:38 - 51 minutes - 70 MBChristopher Plant sits down with Hiruy Tirfe to discuss the Philadelphia music community, music theory, and experiences in music education. Hiruy also shares some of his talents on the saxophone. Hiruy is a Philadelphia based musician/ saxophonist. He has collaborated with artists such as The Roots, Chill Moody, and Solange Knowles. He has also performed at Radio City Music Hall, Made In America Festival, and more. Hiruy’s record “10,000 Hours” will release within the next year. You can...
Please, Don’t Call Me Karen
January 14, 2021 20:45 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBChristopher Plant sits down with Karen aka Tallulah Regan to discuss the tumultuous socio-political landscape, dietary awareness, and the importance of family. Tallulah is a Philadelphia based interior designer, and is principal owner of Tallulah and Bird. Her robust portfolio portfolio of work includes commercial and residential projects that are simultaneously aesthetically beautiful and functional. You can find more information on Tallulah at her website tallulahandbird.com
A Thread Runs Through It
January 14, 2021 20:41 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBChristopher Plant sits down with Sarah Van Aken to discuss breaking into the fashion industry, the importance of interpersonal connections, and implementing visions. Sarah Van Aken is the President and CEO of Van Aken LLC, an entrepreneurial advisory business that focuses on harnessing the human potential to create transformation growth. She is also an experienced fashion designer, as she is the former owner of the Philadelphia based design house SA VA. You can find more information o...
A Radical Journey of Self Reliance In Design
January 14, 2021 20:36 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBChristopher Plant sits down with Floss Barber to discuss her experience in starting her own company, the value of education, and her perspectives on professional growth. Floss is the founder and CEO of Floss Barber Inc., an award winning full service design studio based in Philadelphia. You can find more information on Floss at her website flossbarber.com
Human Potential and The Power of Envisioning
November 03, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 59.3 MBChristopher Plant sits down with Jen Groover, a serial entrepreneur, international speaker and author from Media, PA to discuss the history of her successful career, how learning quantum physics changed her life and how she has embraced innovation amidst COVID 19. Jen Groover has just begun producing portable green screens, made for an office everywhere lifestyle, and has had recent success as a business and human potential consultant, teaching critical impact skills to corporations and empl...
Philanthropy and Innovation in Philadelphia
October 27, 2020 04:00 - 42 minutes - 60.3 MBChristopher Plant sits down with Philadelphia native, Keith Leaphart, to talk about his medical career, the businesses he founded, and how he is helping others innovate their businesses to the rapidly changing economy during Covid 19. Keith Leaphart is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist and physician. Leaphart is the Chair of the Lenfest Foundation, CEO of Replica Creative and founder of Philanthropi. Leaphart describes Philanthropi as LinkedIn for philanthropy with a Venmo platform bu...
Directing Love Letters to Acting
October 27, 2020 04:00 - 55 minutes - 79 MBChristopher Plant sits down with Tatyana Yassukovich of TAFFY FILM to discuss the gaps and overlaps of acting, writing and directing for both theater and film. Tatyana Yassukovich is LA performer turned Philly Director, who's series THE FOURTH WALL, now on Amazon Prime, has been described as a "love letter to the lives of actors." Her upcoming feature, CARELESS, is currently in the works. Check out her work on her website, taffyfilm.com.
Inciting Change Through Kindness
October 06, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes - 67.7 MBOn this episode of Live from RADIOKISMET, Christopher Plant sits down with Brad Aronson, author of HumanKind: Changing the World One Small Act At a Time, a book full of anecdotes illustrating the ripple effect one tiny act of kindness can create. Christopher and Brad discuss how the book project began, many inspirational stories featured within this work, why small gestures make a world of difference and how to start creating change yourself.
Designing Sustainability with Alisa Shargorodsky
September 29, 2020 04:00 - 56 minutes - 78.9 MBChristopher Plant sits down with Alisa Shargorodsky, founder of ECHO Systems, a consulting company that specializes in zero waste management, design and education. Chris and Alisa discuss the socioeconomic factors that contribute to Philly's waste problem and how ECHO Systems is working to combat them through education programs and working with businesses "to design and implement alternative models which have one shared goal of source reduction."
A New Approach To Mentoring, with Peter Russell
September 23, 2020 04:00 - 51 minutes - 72 MBChristopher talks with Peter Russell, founder of Kindling, about his long, eventful career, how he came to develop his company and how it is transforming the lives of young people. Kindling is a video-based mentorship platform that empowers young adults, with the skills and mindsets, to thrive personally and professionally. Peter brings 30 years of experience as a senior executive in advertising, sales and marketing. Peter worked with some of the most powerful brands in the world, includin...
Adaptation and Film in Philadelphia, with Paolo Pilladi
September 11, 2020 04:00 - 53 minutes - 76 MBChristopher Plant sits down with Paolo Pilladi about the importance of transformation as it pertains to his multiple careers, his lifelong passion for filmmaking, and his family (especially in the time of Covid-19). Paolo Pilladi is the co-founder of Goodie Goodie Productions, an independent film and event company, and writer and director of Brotherly Love, a career defining long-term opus about a compelling moment in Philadelphia’s complicated history.
The Future of Philadelphia with Inga Saffron
August 14, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 45.7 MBHost Christopher Plant continues his conversation with Inga Saffron about the future of Philadelphia, its spaces, its growth and its architecture. The touched on retail in center city post COVID-19, the future of the Philly waterfront and the forgotten past of sturgeon in the Deleware River (inspired by Saffron’s first book). Inga Saffron is a Pulitzer Prize winner for her journalism in architecture, a writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer and author of Becoming Philadelphia: How an Old...
The Future of Philadelphia, with Inga Saffron
August 14, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 45.7 MBHost Christopher Plant continues his conversation with Inga Saffron about the future of Philadelphia, its spaces, its growth and its architecture. The touched on retail in center city post COVID-19, the future of the Philly waterfront and the forgotten past of sturgeon in the Deleware River (inspired by Saffron’s first book). Inga Saffron is a Pulitzer Prize winner for her journalism in architecture, a writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer and author of Becoming Philadelphia: How an Old...
The Rebirth of Philadelphia, with Inga Saffron
August 13, 2020 06:00 - 27 minutes - 39.3 MBHost Christopher Plant sits down with Inga Saffron to talk about the transformation of a city left behind. They start with Inga’s perspective on moving back to Philadelphia in ’98 and trace the architectural developments of Philadelphia through to the construction of the Comcast towers. Inga Saffron is a Pulitzer Prize winner for her criticism of architecture, a writer for the Philadelphia Inquirer and author of Becoming Philadelphia: How an Old American City Made Itself New Again, pub...
Honoring Feminine and Masculine Energy, with Jana Marie Rose
August 04, 2020 06:00 - 48 minutes - 68.6 MBChristopher talks with Jana Marie Rose about her experience with postpartum depression, her spiritual path as a yoga teacher, meditation teacher, and now an intimacy coach. Jana Rose (aka, MotherJana) is a teacher, artist, speaker, writer and advocate for a movement of "intimacy education," helping people of all ages blend spirituality with sensuality and understand how to communicate more meaningfully in the digital age, especially when it comes to conversations about sex and sexuality.
From Yoga to Real Estate, with Kathryn Blessington
June 24, 2020 06:00 - 58 minutes - 68 MBChristopher Plant talks with Kathryn Blessington about her travels to India, her yoga practice, getting into real estate, her company Philly Proper Real Estate, and her plans for the future including investing in affordable housing projects with companies like Small Change.
$300 and a Backpack, with Bela Shehu
June 12, 2020 06:00 - 24 minutes - 35.6 MBBela Shehu moved from Albania at the age of 17 with just $300 and a backpack. Now, Bela is an iconic fashion designer here in Philadelphia and owner of NINObrand. Bela talks about how the apparel business can develop to reward creatives and designers, and not just the producers. Bela shares her spiritual/scientific perspective on how we can topple the money-based reward system for one that provides a positive mindset and way of living.
The Future of Creative Communities, with Craig Grossman
June 12, 2020 06:00 - 26 minutes - 31.3 MBChristopher Plant talks with Craig Grossman about the future of creative communities after Covid-19. Craig Grossman is a partner in Arts + Crafts Holdings, in the Spring Arts section of Philadelphia. It's also the home of the RADIOKISMET podcast recording studio. With Arts + Crafts, Craig has been working with the city and creatives to revitalize the Spring Arts neighborhood.
The 76 Mile Run, with Michael “Gagz” Gagliardi
May 28, 2020 06:00 - 1 hour - 92.7 MBMichael “Gagz” Gagliardi is a Philly endurance runner who recently ran 76 miles around the entire outline of the city in just 17.5 hours. Along the way, he stopped at 3 Wawas and hopes to inspire others to be active during the Covid-19 quarantine. 'Gagz' is a true storyteller and we are honored to talk with him about his many amazing accomplishments and what lies ahead.
Talking Shop, with Antoinette Marie Johnson (Live)
April 08, 2020 06:00 - 47 minutes - 67.8 MBTune in for this "live" broadcast of "Talking Shop" with Antoinette Marie Johnson, one of KISMET COWORK's favorite Philadelphians. Antoinette is a multi-talented entrepreneur who heads the branding and content strategy company COHERE. In her work, she helps clients with placemaking, identity and business development with clients like Arts and Crafts Holdings, DiBruno Brothers, Pocono Organics and many of the stalwart Fishtown brands. In this episode, we discuss Antoinette's early days servin...
Human Centered Design, Marquise Stillwell
March 24, 2020 16:11 - 11 minutes - 18.9 MBThis episode originally aired on INDIE Colorcast, through the Independent Lodging Congress and in partnership with RADIOKISMET. Christopher Plant sits down with Marquise Stillwell, Founder & Principal of Openbox, at the 2020 INDIE Confab: New Orleans. We cover human centered design, hotels creating welcoming environments for both guests and the local community.
Gold-Diggers & R Bar, with Dave Neupert
March 24, 2020 16:10 - 36 minutes - 52.5 MBThis episode originally aired on INDIE Colorcast, through the Independent Lodging Congress and in partnership with RADIOKISMET. Christopher Plant sits down with Dave Neupert, Owner of R Bar & Gold-Diggers, at the 2020 INDIE Confab: New Orleans. We cover his life as a developer in New Orleans and L.A., blending commercial real estate with entertainment & hospitality and focusing on quality over scale.
Hotel Peter & Paul, with Nathalie Jordi
March 24, 2020 16:08 - 35 minutes - 50.8 MBThis episode originally aired on INDIE Colorcast, through the Independent Lodging Congress and in partnership with RADIOKISMET. Christopher Plant sits down with Nathalie Jordi, Co-owner of Hotel Peter & Paul, at the 2020 INDIE Confab: New Orleans. We cover what brought Nathalie to New Orleans, historic preservation, partnering with ASH NYC, and the importance of engaging the local neighborhood as a developer.
Sustainability & Equity in Diversity, with Alejandra Guzman
March 24, 2020 16:05 - 26 minutes - 38.8 MBThis episode originally aired on INDIE Colorcast, through the Independent Lodging Congress and in partnership with RADIOKISMET. Christopher Plant sits down with Alejandra Guzman, VP of Performance Management & Strategy at the New Orleans Business Alliance, at the 2020 INDIE Confab: New Orleans. Alejandra is a force of inspiring strategic hope in the realm of economic development. We cover sustainability in hospitality, historic tax credits, equity in the sense of diversity, and the new gen...
Storytelling Through Long-Form Content, with Jason Cutinella
March 24, 2020 15:54 - 36 minutes - 53.1 MBThis episode originally aired on INDIE Colorcast, through the Independent Lodging Congress and in partnership with RADIOKISMET. Christopher Plant sits down with Jason Cutinella, Founder & CEO of NMG Network, to talk about storytelling through long-form content at the 2020 INDIE Confab: New Orleans. In the early 2000s, Jason picked up & moved 5,000 miles from NYC to Honolulu, HI where, after realizing his love for media & entertainment, he started the NMG Network. We cover a wealth of topi...
How to Create Change in Your Own Life, with John Rais
March 19, 2020 18:51 - 44 minutes - 63.4 MBJohn Rais is a world-class metalworker with a career spanning three decades. He lives in Philadelphia, PA and has a large workshop studio warehouse in North Philadelphia. John attended undergrad at Massachusetts College of Art (with Christopher) and did his graduate work at Cranbrook outside of Detroit in Michigan. John's sculpture and functional work is widely collected and he is forging into a new future. This rambling conversation covers art, life, business and how to create change in you...
Designing Incredible Spaces, with Derek Weston
March 18, 2020 15:45 - 25 minutes - 31.6 MBChristopher met Derek building a fire pit in Upstate NY back 2015 and their lives have never been the same. In this incredibly casual conversation towards the front side of Christopher's podcasting career, they talk about all of the fun and great work they have achieved together building decks, designing and building the new KISMET COWORK work spaces together, creating some gorgeous radio/bar/office solutions and having a good old time. It's been some inventive and productive years on both p...
Ill Fated Natives, with Betsaleel Charmelus (BETS)
March 18, 2020 15:26 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBAll we know about Betsaleel Charmelus, or BETS, is that he comes from good Haitian blood and knows how to hold down a rock steady bass in the hard AfroPunk Ill Fated Natives. BETS dropped into the studio to chill, share and plan some killer actions with RADIOKISMET. BETS is also a teacher with a deep spiritual side that imparts itself into all aspects of his life. The deep unity and communion he has found with his bandmates is a testament to their skill and dedication. This group is going pl...
Life in the Creative World, with Natalie Nixon
March 18, 2020 15:07 - 45 minutes - 64.7 MBNatalie Nixon is the Founder/CEO of Figure8 Thinking, a design company that creates optimal ways to leverage creativity, sustain innovation and achieve priority business goals. Natalie is also the author of the forthcoming book "The Creativity Leap" and the highly anticipated WonderRigor™ business creativity card game. As the Founding Director of The Strategic Design MBA (the Hybrid Thinker's MBA) she is a world thought leader in many subjects related to the intersection of art and commerc...
Saving the Non-Profit World, with Thaddeus Squire
March 13, 2020 20:53 - 43 minutes - 52 MBThaddeus Squire is a thinker and a tinker with one of the biggest and most compelling brains on this planet. Trained in complicated music over in Europe but he came home to save the non-profit world of the arts and culture sphere. Equal parts brass tacks and big dreams, Thaddeus's vision of the world is a place that RADIOKISMET wants to live in. Check this podcast to learn about Hidden City Philadelphia, CultureWorks of Greater Philadelphia and how to carpenter yourself into a positive menta...
My Last Act, with Tom Judd
March 11, 2020 14:29 - 50 minutes - 59.8 MBTom Judd is a painter and artist living in Philadelphia. Christopher talks to Tom Judd about his career and how it intersected with Philly over the last 50 years. Starting with attending University of the Arts, and getting his work into The Philadelphia Art Museum at the age of 26. Later, they talk about how Tom still has more to say as he enters his Last Act. Tom Judd Art
Working On Your Business Instead of In Your Business with Dominic Episcopo
March 05, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 63.2 MBDominic Episcopo is a photographer living and working in Fishtown whose experience ranges from photographing some of the biggest names in music to Meat America, a book of images representing "the story of the American Spirit as told through meat." Dom and Christopher talk about Meat America, music, Philly, and the progression of Dom's career. They also talk about their common experience of going through the Goldman Sachs 10,000 small businesses program, what motivated Dom to apply and comp...
A Fast, Fresh and Simple Life with Hope Cohen
March 05, 2020 07:00 - 46 minutes - 55.3 MBChef Hope Cohen brings a plate of antipasta to RADIOKISMET from all over Philadelphia. Hope is chef, restaurant consultant, and media personality who has loved food since childhood. Hope and Christopher talk about her background as a chef and Philly native in and out of the kitchen. They also talk about wellness and travel and her book Fast, Fresh and Simple and applying that philosophy to your whole life.
Community through Art, with Anthony Martinez-Briggs
February 26, 2020 07:00 - 55 minutes - 65.9 MBAnthony Martinez-Briggs is an actor, performer, and teaching artist. He is also a member of Ill Doots, a Philly based artist collective, known for being a band that not only makes quality music but creates experiences that feed the audience’s mind, body, and soul. Anthony and Christopher talk about the origins of Ill Doots as a hip-hop collective and the connections that make creative work possible. They also take a deep dive into identity and how to bring people together to create communi...
Philly Should Be More Kind to Itself, with Fatima Conteh
February 20, 2020 07:00 - 42 minutes - 60.8 MBFatima is the Events Manager for Technical.ly Philly, which grows local technology communities by connecting organizations and people through news, events and services. Fatima carries years of experience in event design, workshop production and community building. Christopher talks to Fatima about why they both stayed in Philadelphia, Philly Tech Week, and how we can improve communities without pricing out the people who built them.
I'm a Survivor, with Wendell Holland
February 20, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 33.3 MBIn 2018, Wendell Holland won Survivor: Ghost Island, and competed in the upcoming season, Winners at War. Christopher Plant talks to Wendell about what happens after you compete on Survivor. They also discuss who Wendell was before Survivor (including his career as a lawyer), Wendell's furniture company (Beve Unlimited), their shared love of plants and the untimely death of Kobe Bryant.
CFO of the Resistance, with Amanda Steinberg
February 11, 2020 07:00 - 25 minutes - 31.6 MBAmanda Steinberg is a financial expert, author and entrepreneur. She is the former CFO of Revolution Messaging, a digital agency fighting for progressive causes. She is also the founder of DailyWorth, a financial media platform for professional women. Christopher and Amanda talk about her background in business and politics, neurosexism and her new book: Worth It, and what is next.
Seeing Food, with Jose Garces
February 10, 2020 07:00 - 48 minutes - 58 MBChristopher talks to Jose Garces, an Ecuadorian American chef, restaurant owner, and winner of Iron Chef. Jose talks about surviving the stresses of the culinary industry, creating the perfect environment to eat food, and nourishing the rest of his life. Jose owns eight restaurants here in Philly: Amada, Tinto, Distrito, Village Whiskey, The Olde Bar, JG Domestic, Volver, and Buena Onda.
How to Build a Career as a Creative, with Bridgette Mayer
January 29, 2020 07:00 - 40 minutes - 48.9 MBChristopher talks with Bridgette Mayer, owner of a full service art consulting firm based in Philadelphia and Los Angeles. They talk about how to build a career as a creative, which is the subject of Bridgette's new book: The Modern Artist's Way.
Ice, Beer, and Community with Liam Hawk, Peter Slavin, and Meg Douress
January 10, 2020 22:39 - 20 minutes - 26.2 MBChristopher talks with Liam Hawk of Founders Brewing Company, Peter Slavin of Ice Sculpture Philly, Meg Douress from The Manayunk Development Corporation. They talk about The Manayunk Freeze Out happening Saturday January 25th, from 11am - 4pm.
Boutique Hotel Festivals with Tatiana Swedek
January 10, 2020 22:15 - 18 minutes - 23.3 MBChristopher talks to Tatiana Swedek of the Independent Lodging Congress. Located in Philadelphia, ILC does events and boutique hotel festivals all over the U.S. Christopher and Tatiana talk about INDIE Confab 2020 happening in New Orleans next week. This is an event meant to connect creative provocateurs and disruptors from hotels, F&B, design, and finance.
Learning to Breath with Ben Hoffman
January 08, 2020 21:39 - 48 minutes - 58 MBChristopher talks with Ben Hoffman, owner and operator of a scavenger hunt company called cityHUNT. Christopher and Ben discuss their friendship, moving to Philly, and learning to breath... even as an Eagle's fan.
Learning to Breathe with Ben Hoffman
January 08, 2020 21:39 - 48 minutes - 58 MBChristopher talks with Ben Hoffman, owner and operator of a scavenger hunt company called cityHUNT. Christopher and Ben discuss their friendship, moving to Philly, and learning to breathe... even as an Eagle's fan.
Back in the Kitchen with Eli Kulp
January 08, 2020 17:00 - 44 minutes - 104 MBChristopher talks with Eli Kulp, one of Philadelphia's star chefs who in 2015 was left paralyzed after an AMTRAK train derailment. In this episode of Live from RADIOKISMET, Eli talks about his recovery and journey back into the culinary world as well as his growing involvement in the world of social impact hospitality. Eli is a dear friend of RADIOKISMET and we were so happy to have him by the studio to hear more about his story.
Resilience Leadership with Taryn Stejskal
January 08, 2020 15:44 - 52 minutes - 75 MBChristopher talks to Dr. Taryn Stejskal, a thought leader and author who focuses on cultivating her readers’ resilience and full potential. Her company, Resilience Leadership (RL), is about supporting people in recognizing their worth and value, believing in themselves, appreciating their inherent strengths, recognizing their skills and talents, and being more resilient. She also serves as the head of Executive Leadership Development and Strategic Talent Planning for Nike, where she has ad...
Intersection of Science and Art with Rebecca Rutstein
January 02, 2020 07:00 - 7 minutes - 11.3 MBChristopher talks to Rebecca Rutstein about her newest mural, which is right off of I-76 at the AT&T building in Philadelphia. They also discuss how her interest in deep sea exploration affects her work. Rebecca Rutstein – whose work spans painting, sculpture, interactive installation and public art – creates work at the intersection of art, science and technology. With interests in geology, microbiology and marine science, Rutstein is passionate about creating visual experiences that shed...
International to Local Sculptor with Andy Scott
December 31, 2019 07:00 - 30 minutes - 37.5 MBChristopher Plant talks with Scottish sculptor and artist Andy Scott. Andy Scott is best known for the iconic 'Kelpies' sculptures found in Scotland. Andy also recounts his move from Scotland to Philadelphia and what he is working on next.
Discussing his new book, Wilder, with Andrew Simonet
December 24, 2019 07:00 - 48 minutes - 58.3 MBChristopher Plant sits down with author and choreographer Andrew Simonet to discuss his transition from the performance arts to writing. They also discuss Andrew's new book, Wilder: Jason Wilder is in permanent in-school suspension for fighting. Meili Wen gets there by breaking a girl’s finger. Jason and Meili don’t just connect; they collide. Two people who would never cross paths―outsiders from radically different backgrounds―they form an exhiliarating, unpredictable bond. When circumst...
Manifestival 2020 with Melanie Maslany
December 21, 2019 08:10 - 29 minutes - 43.7 MBChristopher Plant talks with Melanie Maslany, CEO and visionary of Elements of Aura, about Manifestival 2020: a conference that empowers wellness leaders to take on the New Year with a fresh outlook & inspired direction.