Satisfactionist Live
47 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsSatisfactionist Live is a topic oriented livestream talk show that airs Tuesday's and Thursday's on Facebook and YouTube. We feature a panel of special guests and experts to discuss topics related to business, art, culture, science, entertainment, food, and wine.
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Growth Coaching with Danyelle Jinks: Session 3
June 16, 2021 03:33 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBThere are often times in one’s career when they must put the work ahead of many other things in life. Sometimes, though I am not proud of it, there has been a need to put work ahead of family. Other times there is a need to put work ahead of other things that bring you joy. What happens though when a person has multiple things they are invested in that are a priority? How does one manage the challenges of career obligations and still meet all the personal demands of home life along with a de...
Growth Coaching with Danyelle Jinks: Session 2
April 14, 2021 15:51 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBAfter an unplanned extended break, Satisfactionist Live is back; well, kind of. The live show is still a few weeks away from starting up again but during our hiatus we have continued recording episodes of our docuseries Growth Coaching with Danyelle Jinks. Over the next few weeks we will be releasing a new episode each week until we are back to our live shows. So, why did the show get put on pause? We address some of the reasons why in this episode of Growth Coaching but suffice it to say; ...
Flour Power
February 19, 2021 20:04 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBFlour is the main ingredient in numerous staple food items for cultures all over the world. For more than 6,000 years, flour has been milled from grains, roots, beans, nuts, and seeds. While many pantry's are stocked with all purpose flour for cakes and breads, there are a variety of flours on the market that each help to make the difference in baked goods. Not to mention many gluten free flour substitutes used for those with gluten intolerance. This week we will explore the topic of flour wi...
Monster Talk
February 17, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 60.7 MBDo you believe in monsters, ghosts, demons, or the supernatural? According to research about 1 in 5 believe demons definitely exist yet despite scientific evidence few are willing to consider that monsters aren't real. In this episode we will explore the topic of monsters with Blake Smith and returning panelist Karen Stollznow. Blake and Karen are the hosts of Monster Talk a podcast series that explores the science behind cryptozoology and creates like Big Foot and the Loch Ness Monster. B...
Growth Coaching Session 1
February 15, 2021 17:38 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBThis week Satisfactionist Live introduces a new documentary series to the show called Growth Coaching. In this series, Ben has agreed to let the audience in on his own coaching sessions led by professional development coach and change management expert Danyelle Jinks. Each episode is a minimally edited exposé that explores the development, drive, and challenges of producing Satisfactionist Live through the lens of its creator. In this episode Danyelle and Ben begin their coaching relationsh...
Growth Coaching with Danyelle Jinks: Session 1
February 15, 2021 17:38 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBThis week Satisfactionist Live introduces a new documentary series to the show called Growth Coaching. In this series, Ben has agreed to let the audience in on his own coaching sessions led by professional development coach and change management expert Danyelle Jinks. Each episode is a minimally edited exposé that explores the development, drive, and challenges of producing Satisfactionist Live through the lens of its creator. In this episode Danyelle and Ben begin their coaching relationsh...
Electoral College Reform (feat. George C. Edwards III)
January 20, 2021 20:56 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBWhile the Electoral College is a constitutionally mandated process of our political system, it is not without its critics. According to the National Archives, there have been over 700 proposals to reform or eliminate the Electoral College as we know it. This week we will explore current thoughts on the electoral college as we welcome George C. Edwards III University Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Jordan Chair in Presidential Studies Emeritus at Texas A&M University. Profe...
Big Tech Alternatives
January 18, 2021 18:33 - 1 hour - 65.1 MBWhile there have always been concerns over privacy and security when it comes to big tech obtaining your personal information, in recent years these concerns seem to be growing. Now due to recent actions taken against some on social media this issue seems to have captured even more attention. While there are certainly reasons to be concerned about who has your data and what they are doing with it, equally important is to understand the pro’s and con’s of migrating away from big tech platfo...
The Vaccine
January 09, 2021 20:28 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBThe rapid development of the COVID 19 vaccine has both its promoters and detractors. Regardless where one might fall on this spectrum there are many who may wonder what changes were made in the pharmaceutical development process that enabled the COVID 19 vaccine to rapidly come to market. In this episode we explore the pharmaceutical development process and merits of the COVID 19 vaccine with Keith Watts DBA, Principal of pharmaceutical and healthcare consulting organization Talexto Health C...
Goal Setting
January 07, 2021 19:18 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBIt's a new year and no doubt there are many who are glad to be past 2020. While many may look ahead with hope and optimism, others may be cautiously planning for a year that is not a repeat of the past. A typical process when starting something new is to create a plan but how do you keep your plans on track? In this episode we explore Goal Setting and the strategies you can use to keep your goals on track. Unlike resolutions, which tend to be focused on behavior changes, goals are like a pro...
Politically Correct Language
December 04, 2020 14:54 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBThe intent of politically correct language is to avoid the potential of offending those who identify with or are part of a particular group. The intent of being politically correct is meant to be a positive step in building good relationships with others but as our special guest Karen Stollznow writes in her article Why Do We Hate Politically Correct Language, “One of the problems of politically correct language seems to be that it is usually created by outsiders, not by the people to whom t...
Have We Lost The Ability To Communicate?
November 24, 2020 15:20 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBEffective communication is an essential tool all leaders and managers of an organization must have. However, the trend seems to be that young people are choosing texting as their primary way of communication both personally and professionally. In this episode we will examine the art and science of communication and how it has evolved in the workplace over the past few decades. We will examine ways in which we might communicate better and how we can improve the ability to have an open and hon...
Online Education
November 24, 2020 15:17 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBAs COVID has forced many educators to work in an online environment, as well as pushed many parents into the world of academia as well, online teaching has become a necessity for many. However, online learning is not new and is a delivery method that some have been working to embrace for some time because many students find the asynchronous learning environment beneficial for work life balance. With the broad shift towards online due to COVID, will it be difficult to return to the old ways o...
Perspectives On Work Life Balance
November 13, 2020 20:47 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBThe current workforce consists of five generations spanning nearly 100 years of life experience. Each of these generations have cultivated a work ethic seemingly all their own; yet when asked, each will explain how the younger generation has it all wrong. Is this true or are there common threads that define success and failure regardless of one’s generational identity? Panel Guest David Valentin Founder of Mr. Smith Studios
Do You Need A College Degree?
November 13, 2020 20:14 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBFor many years there has been an emphasis placed on the value of a college degree and the world of opportunities it can open up for someone. However, in recent years there has been a pushback on the expense and value of a college degree in contrast to the types of opportunities one may find once they graduate. As many criticize the cost and the dangers of student debt accumulation some are pushing the idea that college is simply not worth it. Panel Guest Issa Diao - Founder OutVoice
El Mariachi
October 28, 2020 19:09 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBMany are familiar with the commercialization of Mariachi music as it is often heard in restaurants, at parties, or used in films and TV to establish a mood. What many don’t hear when they listen to Mariachi music are the deep rooted traditions and art behind the music and lyrics. Dating back to the 18th century, the music is a blend of regional folk song styles from across rural Mexico, which were later blended with German influences to form what is known today as Mariachi. A long establishe...
Free College Education
October 21, 2020 18:58 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBOver the past few years there has been an increasing level of discussion around the cost of a college education and whether or not the cost of the first few years of school should be reduced, subsidized, or free. Companies like Starbucks, Walmart, and Disney have partnered with schools like ASU, Perdue Global, or University of Florida to offer employees free or greatly reduced tuition to help students obtain a higher education degree. In contrast, there are many free online resources providi...
Salt of the Earth
October 15, 2020 17:29 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBSalt is not only a vital mineral for the human body, it has been an important part of our world history for thousands of years. In fact, even the word salary is derived from salt. Today salt is mainly used for cooking but as many have seen at their local grocer, choices for salt are broad and seemingly growing. So what difference does it make and what types of salts work best for which types of food? To explore that question Chef Melissa Monsibais will help us understand what the hype is abo...
Sangster's Coffee
October 07, 2020 17:11 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBLocated north of Kingston and south of Port Antonio is a special mountain range in Jamaica that peaks at just over 7,400 ft high. Introduced to Jamaica in the early 1700’s, Blue Mountain coffee, is renowned for its mild flavor and lack of bitterness. What makes this coffee so unique is that the beans must be harvested from four specific parishes and grown between an altitude of 3,000 to 5,500 ft. These high altitudes along with the unique tannins and conditions of the Blue Mountains generate...
Universal Basic Income & Artificial Intelligence
October 02, 2020 16:59 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBThe pace at which artificial intelligence is being applied to everyday living is such that many don't even realize it is happening. Many of us come in contact with some form of AI on a daily basis and the data shows machines often do it better than humans. In the past we have figured out how people pivot when machines take over but historically machines have taken over jobs that were lower skilled motor function focused. This time it's different because AI is taking over higher skilled knowl...
Why The Platitude?
September 30, 2020 19:31 - 34 minutes - 32 MBFor many, nothing is more annoying than listening to a speaker attempt to motivate and inspire using a string of cliches and platitudes. Empty words meant to be notable but proven to be nothing more than a water sandwich. It's a way of speaking that has permeated corporate culture and public speakers in sports, public office, and media. Panel Guest: Lisa Fey
Personal Brand
September 25, 2020 19:06 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MBEveryone talks about creating and maintaining your personal brand but what are the benefits and drawbacks of brand maintenance. In what ways does a focus on building and maintaining your brand put at risk your authentic self? Panel Guest Lisa Fey Danyelle Jinks
The Pay Gap
September 23, 2020 15:29 - 36 minutes - 33 MBFor decades we have continued to hear about the pay gap between the C-suite and frontline workers; however, despite the data few corrections have been made. For younger workers eager to be independent and get ahead, how do they compete in a job market where pay is lower and expenses are higher. For older workers, how do you get back to where you were after a lay-off? With so many people working more than one job, is that the new normal? Panel Guests: Andrew Lickiss and Randy Morrell
Where Have The Good Times Gone?
September 18, 2020 21:18 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBSince we closed down public gatherings and entertainment venues, an empty space for entertainment has been created. While individually many feel the desire to "do something", what are the larger challenges we face? Once local officials permit gatherings again, what kinds of venues will be left? Will it create a consolidation in the industry and what will become of the independent operator? Panel Guests: Kristina Lickiss Natalie Morrell
Work-life Post COVID
September 16, 2020 14:50 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBCOVID has changed the way many people work. Some have no plans of returning to an office anytime soon, which has had economic impacts for many businesses that built their businesses around office workers. Everyone from caterers, hotels, office supply companies and print shops are all dealing with the repercussions. How has COVID changed your life and what are the concerns you have as we move ahead?
Episode 24: Lisa Fey on Female Executive Leadership
October 23, 2019 21:24 - 1 hour - 66 MBThis episode we welcome back Lisa Fey to the show. Lisa is an accomplished sales executive and trainer who spent 30 years at The Coca-Cola Company and has since transitioned into working for herself at Lisa Fey Speaks. Lisa's book, IMPROVe YOUR Communication: 52 Tips for Accelerating Your Performance, Positioning, and Perception is available on her website and provides insight on how the art of communication is improved through being positive and showing respect while at the same time using ...
Episode 23: Brent Herd and The Awakened Dad
September 17, 2019 00:36 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBProbably one of the most enjoyable podcasts I have done to date, this week I have the pleasure of interviewing Brent Herd, CEO and Founder of Pacifica Media. Recorded during the 2018 Christmas holiday at the St. Regis Hotel in Atlanta, Brent shares. with me his work founding The Awakened Dad, an organization focused on talking about the challenges dads in corporate America face as they find themselves often exchanging family time for work. There are no doubt many who have dreams and ambitio...
Episode 22: The Monk Dude
August 29, 2019 04:06 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBThis week I sit down with Dada Nabhaniilananda a.k.a The Monk Dude. In this episode I am joined by my time to time co-host David Valentin of Mr. Smith Studio. David was kind enough to introduce me to Dada and invited him to The Satisfactionist Podcast for this chat. Dada is a yoga monk, a meditation instructor, an author, a keynote speaker and a musician. Born in New Zealand, he was ordained as a monk in India in 1979 and has been teaching meditation for 40 years. Dada has appeared on stage ...
Episode 21: The Reboot
August 18, 2019 14:00 - 1 hour - 73.7 MBIn this reboot episode of The Satisfactionist Podcast we welcome back some favorite friends from the shows past with David Valentine, Shah Qhan, and Issa Diao. Our panel of media experts talk about the upcoming Top Gun continuation, Issa remarks on a deep pull from the 80’s Top Gun era with his recollection of the TV series Super Carrier and the entire panel debate the production stylings and choices of Jordan Peele in contrast to his remarkable film Get Out as well as his reboot of The Twil...
Episode 20: Mr. Smith And Toastilla
January 23, 2018 11:03 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBIn this episode The Satisfactionist Podcast welcome back David Valentin with Mr. Smith Studios and founders of D.I. Works and Toastilla, Rudy and Kristin Gallego. We talk about our start to 2018, the ambitions we have as a business, and the road ahead for all of us, including Satisfactionist as a company.
Episode 19: We're Back!
January 18, 2018 12:21 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBWelcome Back! In this episode we talk about bringing back The Satisfactionist Podcast on a much more regular basis as we kick of 2018 and announce that Satisfactionist as a company is now at it full-time. We talk about why the long hiatus, what we are working on, and some of the things we will be focusing on as a business to bring some amazing content to you. Check us out, subscribe, and enjoy!
Episode 18: Michael Graney-Mullholland
April 05, 2017 05:36 - 1 hour - 72.3 MBThis episode Professor Ben, David and Daniel sit down with Michael Graney-Mullholland who shares with us the story she embarked upon in recognition of an important milestone in her life. Michael, better known to her colleagues as MGM, celebrated her 70th birthday by challenging herself to hike 70 miles in 7 days along the California Central Coast. Big milestones are nothing new to MGM, at 50 she went back to school and at 60 she celebrated by earning her doctorate degree. This time however,...
Episode 17 Dina Finta & Nicole Olazabal
February 09, 2017 08:39 - 1 hour - 80.5 MBThis week The Satisfactionist Podcast is all about entrepreneurism as we sit down once again with David Valentin of Mr. Smith Studios as well as Dina Finta and Nicole Olazabal from John F. Kennedy University's Institute for Entrepreneurial Leadership, a program develop specifically for new businesses trying to carve their path to success.
Episode 16 Mr. Smith and the SF Tech Crawl
December 12, 2016 16:36 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBThis week The Satisfactionist Podcast returns from our break with special guests David Valentin, Daniel Corona and a host of kind folks from the San Francisco Tech Crawl. We hope you enjoy our latest and enjoy the show.
Episode 15 Eric Wilder and Chuck Billy
October 17, 2016 09:16 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MBThis week The Satisfactionist Podcast does our first live event at the 4th Annual Native American Fry Bread Cook Off in Ukiah, California. While there we interview friend of the show Eric Wilder, who tells us about some of the amazing art he is working on as well as some of the work he is doing within the Native community. We are also joined by Chuck Billy, lead singer of Testament. Chuck is getting ready for the launch of their new album Brotherhood of the Snake and talks to us about their...
Episode 14 Rudy Gallego
September 28, 2016 09:26 - 2 hours - 114 MBThis week The Satisfactionist Podcast welcomes Rudy Gallego, entrepreneur, business leader, and inventor of Toastilla, a revolutionary new kitchen accessory. Rudy talks with us about his fund raising campaign on Kickstarter, how he built his first million dollar business, and how he lost it all during the housing crash. Today Rudy is reinventing himself and battling back after overcoming some amazing personal challenges and a bout of weight gain. Rudy tells Professor Ben about the struggles...
Episode 13 Bronkar Lee
September 18, 2016 20:21 - 2 hours - 130 MBThis week The Satisfactionist Podcast welcomes Keynote Speaker, Author, and Entertainer, Bronkar Lee. Bronkar shares with us his journey to success, his passion for performing, and his inspiration for doing what he loves. Currently Bronkar is working on his soon to be released book Bold Achievement Method, 6 simple steps for mastering any skill you want to learn. We hope you enjoy Bronkar as we look forward to having him back once his book releases in October.
Episoide 12- Thomas Webb and Inger Eberhart
September 03, 2016 23:47 - 2 hours - 122 MBThis week The Satisfactionist Podcasts interviews Marine veteran and entrepreneur Thomas Webb, who shares with Professor Ben insights on why he started his business and his experience serving overseas as a United States Marine. Thomas explains why he started Webb International, the passion he has for helping to provide opportunity for those in need, and his Indigogo campaign focused on raising $30,000 to expand Webb International and further cultivate opportunities for others. We are also ...
Episode 11 - Samir Doshi
August 22, 2016 05:41 - 2 hours - 117 MBThis week the Satisfactionist Podcast welcome Samir Doshi, one of the founders of tech startup Moxi Apps, a San Francisco Bay Area company focused on creating new and exiting social networking applications that create the opportunity for users to use social networking to re-engage with people in the real world. Sam talks to The Satisfactionist Podcast about why he and his business partner Nick Rodriguez started Moxi Apps and how they have used the support of their friends and family to launch...
Episode 10 - Buzz Session with Issa Diao
August 15, 2016 05:51 - 1 hour - 82.7 MBThis week The Satisfactionist Podcast hosts another Buzz Session with special guest Issa Diao of Good Clean Fun. In this episode Professor Ben and Jim discuss the evolution of digital music, Issa's early start in music in the Atlanta music scene, and the way in which digital music has evolved since the 80's and 90's.
Episode 9 - Lisa Fey
August 09, 2016 07:56 - 1 hour - 102 MBThis week The Satisfactionist Podcast sits down with Lisa Fey, public speaker, sales trainer, and business consultant. With more than 30-years of experience, Lisa has held leadership roles in customer management, marketing, and capability building. Having traveled extensively throughout the US and globally, Lisa has sharpened her sales and leadership skills through continual learning and development. Following her departure from the consumer packaged goods world, Lisa started her own compa...
Episode 5 Doug Kirkpatrick
July 03, 2016 18:46 - 1 hour - 99.4 MBThis week The Satisfactionist Podcast talks about the success we have had since our launch, we talk about an upcoming live event and how the show will be giving back as we talk about our fundraising ambitions to assist the organizers of The Fry Brad Cook Off, an event sponsored by Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority. We also welcome our special guest Doug Kirkpatrick, author of Beyond Empowerment: The Age of the Self-Managed Organization.
Episode 4 - The Brexit Club And Matthew A Gilbert (Part Two)
June 27, 2016 08:23 - 1 hour - 98.9 MBIn this episode of The Satisfactionist Podcast we talk about Brexit by the numbers. We posit what the numbers mean and try to understand how the numbers contrast against what is being heard in the media. We also continue our spectacular interview with Matthew A. Gilbert, Professor Extraordinaire from Dubai where he talks about teaching outside the US and his break out role as an extra in the upcoming Star Trek movie.
Episode 3 Matthew Gilbert
June 20, 2016 08:19 - 2 hours - 115 MBThis week we welcome back Jim to the show as we discuss time management techniques and do the longest ad spot and show plug ever. We also travel halfway around the globe to interview Matthew Gilbert who is currently teaching in Dubai. In this first of a two-part interview series we discuss Matthew's background and the work he has done with celebrities such as Andy Dick. We also stumble upon an odd number of similarities between Matt and Professor Ben, yet we swear this is the first time the...
Episode 2- Professor Jessica Sanders
June 13, 2016 09:17 - 1 hour - 92.2 MBThis week we discuss the concept of PIE found in Harvey Coleman's book, Empowering Yourself: The Organizational Game Revealed. We also interview Professor Jessica Sanders. With a degree in law and sociology, Jessica tells us about her background, her academic pursuits that cut short her acting career, and her passion for teaching online as a full-time career.
Episode 1- The Premier With Guest Victor Antonio
June 06, 2016 04:12 - 1 hour - 101 MBEpisode 1: The Satisfactionist Podcast premier episode with guest Victor Antonio. In this episode you will learn about the show's host Professor Ben and why he started The Satisfactionist Podcast. We will also interview Victor Antonio, an accomplished man of business, entreprenuerism and host of Spike TV's new hit show Life or Debt. Victor will talk about his upbringing, his motivation for success, and how he got into reality television.
Episode 0.2 Chops Kitchen
May 02, 2016 09:29 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBAs the Satisfactionist Podcast prepares for launch we are doing some test interviews and episodes to both test equipment and prepare for our launch.