Latest Gig economy Podcast Episodes

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From Battlefield to Boardroom: The Transition from the CIA to CEO

Taking the Leap - April 18, 2024 02:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 58 ratings
Todd Wilcox has a fascinating career journey, truly living the American rags-to-riches story. Born in a low-income neighborhood in South Tampa with a single mother Todd grew up helping raise his siblings when a mentor changed his life. Convinced that education was his path out he earned...

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Maria Coryell-Martin, Expeditionary Art and Art Toolkit

TALATERRA - March 29, 2024 07:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Maria Coryell-Martin is an expeditionary artist. That’s right. Expeditionary, as in expeditions. What type of imagery does this bring up? If you imagine an artist traveling with a scientist or an explorer, you are imagining things correctly. This episode originally aired in 2019. Back then, M...

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The Green Credit Wave: Carbon X Solutions' Mission to Monetize Solar

Taking the Leap - March 19, 2024 12:20 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 58 ratings
Our guests today are Cody Newton and Dr. Doug Cleveland. Cody Newton is a serial entrepreneur, having started or been involved in over 20 companies, including professional sports, franchising, direct sales, and the energy markets. He is dedicated to democratizing renewables, carbon cred...

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FedEx: People, Service, and Profit

The Talent Economy Podcast - March 12, 2024 16:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 49 ratings
Founded in 1973, the FedEx corporation has become one of the world’s largest transportation companies. Delivering in more than 220 countries and holding a valuation of $90 billion, FedEx attributes its success to a simple philosophy of “People, Service, Profit.” These three words embody a cycle:...

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The Essentials of Effective Organization Design

BTG Insights on Demand - March 12, 2024 14:23 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode of BTG Insights on Demand, BTG’s Rachel Halversen is joined by Herman Vantrappen, managing director of strategic advisory firm Akordeon and co-author of "The Organization Design Guide: A Pragmatic Framework for Thoughtful, Efficient and Successful Redesigns", a comprehensive frame...

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Wendy Nadherny Fachon, Story Walking

TALATERRA - March 08, 2024 23:36 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Wendy Nadherny Fachon is an author, journalist, podcast host and environmental educator. Her work is published by Natural Awakenings Magazine, Sustainable Living News, and Dreamvisions 7 Radio. After working many years in the healthcare industry, Wendy left her position to focus on children's h...

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Booking.com: Travel, Talent, and Transformation

The Talent Economy Podcast - March 05, 2024 14:48 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 49 ratings
Spanning more than 220 countries and territories, Booking.com provides millions of unforgettable journeys with its straightforward travel and accommodation services every year. A team of hybrid employees enables its customers’ adventures and has contributed to a thriving workplace. Booking.com w...

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Curtain Call: The Story Behind A Hollywood Journey - Danny Fehsenfeld

Taking the Leap - February 24, 2024 00:08 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 58 ratings
Danny Fehsenfeld is a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry, known for his versatile contributions as an actor, singer/songwriter, public speaker, and writer. With a rich career that spans across various mediums, Danny has left his mark on audiences worldwide. He is recogniz...

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Gloria Desanker, Map Nerd Consulting Mapping Untold Stories

TALATERRA - February 23, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Today, we get to learn from Gloria Desanker, geospatial storyteller, founder, and Principal Consultant at Map Nerd Consulting. More About Gloria My name is Gloria Desanker, and I founded Map Nerd Consulting so that I could work as a Geospatial Storyteller to help others unlock the power of loc...

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Decrypting Crypto: Navigating the Blockchain Revolution - Hervé Larren

Taking the Leap - February 11, 2024 18:03 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 58 ratings
Today's distinguished guest is Hervé Larren, the entrepreneurial force behind Airvey.io, a company dedicated to building, supporting, and providing expert advice to Web 3.0 ventures.   Hervé emerged as a pioneer in the cryptocurrency realm, adopting Bitcoin and blockchain technology e...

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Tom Rhoads, Exploring the Intersection of Environmental Education and Economics

TALATERRA - February 09, 2024 08:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this episode, we get to learn from Dr. Tom Rhoads, an economist and professor at Towson University. Dr. Rhoads shares his transition from sports economics to environmental economics and his research integrating economics into environmental education. Dr. Rhoads explains that his interest in...

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Experiential Interpretive Design - Environmental Education and the Institute for Earth Education

TALATERRA - January 26, 2024 08:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
I hope you enjoyed my conversation with Bill Reynolds, Lars Wohlers, and Mike Mayer, co-founders of Experiential Interpretive Design, a coaching company they founded to help individuals, organizations, and sites develop the interpretive experiences they provide. In this episode, we learned abou...

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Experiential Interpretive Design - Bill Reynolds, Lars Wohlers, Mike Mayer

TALATERRA - January 22, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this episode, we meet the co-founders of Experiential Interpretive Design (EID) -- Bill Reynolds, Lars Wohlers, and Mike Mayer. Collectively, they have many years of experience in interpretation and experience design and bring to EID the experience they gained from various roles in tourism, p...

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Janice Kelley, Nature Detectives at Home

TALATERRA - January 05, 2024 15:38 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Janice Kelley is the founder and program director for Nature Detectives, where children in kindergarten through third grade discover the mysteries of the outdoor world on their school campus, at home, at a park, and in their neighborhood. She is the author of several publications, and when she ...

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IBM: Fostering Innovation and Inclusion

The Talent Economy Podcast - January 03, 2024 17:07 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 49 ratings
Founded in 1911, IBM has been at the center of the dynamic technology industry for decades. With more than 285,000 employees in over 175 countries, IBM maintains its position as a global leader and excels on the frontiers of hybrid cloud technology and artificial intelligence.  The company's co...

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Episode 12: How Freelancers can Ditch The Hourly Billing Model and Earn More by Working Less

Unemployable | Take control of your work, finances, and freedom in the new economy - January 03, 2024 05:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Strap in as Unemployable brings you a conversation that could revolutionize the way you work and earn as a freelancer. Host Joshua Lapidus welcomes Jonathan Stark to the show, a man who has declared war on the traditional hourly billing system. In an episode that's all about maximizing your value...

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Episode 11: The Platforms Empowering the Independent Workforce in 2024 and Beyond with Rafael Espinal of Freelancers Union and John Paller of Opolis

Unemployable | Take control of your work, finances, and freedom in the new economy - December 14, 2023 02:18 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
Tune into Unemployable's Episode 11: "Empowering the Independent Workforce," featuring a powerful discussion with Rafael Espinal of Freelancers Union and John Paller of Opolis. Host Josh leads the conversation on revolutionizing the gig economy: An insightful look at Opolis' cost-effective payro...

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Shaping the Future of Healthcare with AI

BTG Insights on Demand - December 13, 2023 16:51 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode of BTG Insights on Demand, Mal Postings—innovation expert and technology executive—joins BTG's Rachel Halversen to discuss the impact of artificial intelligence within the healthcare industry. Together, they'll explore use cases for AI in healthcare, such as personalized treatment...

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Instacart: The Recipe for Remote Success

The Talent Economy Podcast - December 06, 2023 19:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 49 ratings
Instacart is a same-day grocery delivery service that seeks to make grocery shopping accessible to everyone. Founded in 2012, Instacart experienced exponential growth during the COVID-19 pandemic and became a household name as the general public turned to the service amid lockdowns and social di...

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LVMH: Preserving Heritage, Inspiring Innovation

The Talent Economy Podcast - November 15, 2023 14:12 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 49 ratings
Gena Smith, Chief Human Resources Officer of LVMH North America, joined Michelle Labbe, Chief People Officer of Toptal, on the latest episode of The Talent Economy podcast.LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, is a renowned luxury goods conglomerate headquartered in Paris. The company’s diverse port...

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The Art of Intelligent Automation

BTG Insights on Demand - November 13, 2023 19:16 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode of BTG Insights on Demand, Vivek Garg—an independent expert in intelligent automation and artificial intelligence—joins BTG's Rachel Halversen to discuss the art of intelligent automation and how advances in artificial intelligence are helping top companies build and scale efficie...

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Bet It All & Live Fearless - Ryan Niles

Taking the Leap - November 07, 2023 18:33 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 58 ratings
Ryan is the Founder, President, and CEO of Niles Industrial Coatings in Fenton, Michigan which he has led for close to 21 years. NIC is a best-in-class safety, coatings, and technology company focused on commercial and industrial painting across North America. As a serial entrepreneur, ...

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VMware: Unlocking Human Potential With AI

The Talent Economy Podcast - September 27, 2023 19:58 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 49 ratings
Laura Heisman, VMware’s Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer , and Michelle Labbe, Toptal’s Chief People Officer, met at Collision 2023 in Toronto to discuss VMware’s core principles and the latest developments in AI and the tech industry. VMware is a leading software company that ...

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Standard AI: Amplifying the Retail Experience

The Talent Economy Podcast - September 27, 2023 19:56 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 49 ratings
Jordan Fisher, founder and CEO of Standard AI, joined Michelle Labbe, Toptal’s Chief People Officer, at Collision in Toronto on The Talent Economy podcast. Fisher discussed the company’s groundbreaking “checkout-free” shopping solution and other achievements of Standard AI.  With a diverse back...

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The Longevity Code: Exploring Health and Wellness with Dr. Darshan Shah

Taking the Leap - September 26, 2023 13:46 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 58 ratings
Dr. Darshan Shah is a health and wellness specialist, well-known surgeon, published author, tech entrepreneur, and founder and CEO of Beautologie and Next|Health. As an expert on all body systems, he has performed over 10,000 surgical procedures, including trauma surgery, general surger...

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Dr. Raquel Pinderhughes, Roots of Success Environmental Literacy and Job Training Program

TALATERRA - September 18, 2023 18:38 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Roots of Success (RoS) is an empowering environmental literacy and job training program that prepares youth and adults with significant barriers to employment to access jobs and career pathways in environmental fields and to improve environmental and social conditions in their communities. The p...

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Career & Life Transformation: The Benefits of a Personal Coach - Bassel Hamwi

Taking the Leap - September 13, 2023 13:08 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 58 ratings
Bassel Hamwi has a fascinating career journey, having been in private equity and the banking industry along with being a CEO of start-ups and board member for 19 different companies. He spent 20 years as a senior staff member at the World Bank and was also a CEO and board member for ove...

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Creating AI Products for Business Impact

BTG Insights on Demand - September 05, 2023 19:02 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 1 rating
In this episode of BTG Insights on Demand, Dr. Mohammad Ghassemi—an internationally renowned data scientist, professor of data science, national service scholar, and founder of boutique data and technology consulting firm Ghamut—joins BTG’s Rachel Halversen to discuss best practices for creating ...

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Mustache Mortgage Minute - JP Sicotte

Taking the Leap - September 04, 2023 18:44 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 58 ratings
JP Sicotte is the branch leader for Movement Mortgage in Littleton, Colorado. He is passionate about helping every client find the ideal loan package for their home or investment property. He is best known for his short, insightful, "Mustache Mortgage Minute" videos on Linkedin and Inst...

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From Entrepreneur to Enterprise Sales - Jim Stirewalt

Taking the Leap - August 28, 2023 12:26 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 58 ratings
Jim Stirewalt started his career as an entrepreneur at the urging of his father. After growing and selling his company and learning the art of sales he jumped into enterprise sales, growing and leading international sales teams for iconic companies such as Kronons, SAP, and IBM.  As Vic...