At 25, Larry Kasanoff risked his dream job to greenlight a movie nobody at his studio wanted to make -- and Platoon went on to win the Academy Award for Best Picture. He shares how that bet became a …
Getting Too Close to What You Love: When Fandom Becomes a Career — with Joe Hennes of Tough Pigs
Joe Hennes built a career around what he loves most -- first as editor-in-chief of the Muppet fan site Tough Pigs, then as an employee at Sesame Workshop itself. In this episode he opens up about what …
Recovering from Workplace Bullying—and What Leaders Often Miss
Andy Regal’s story shows how workplace bullying persists not because of bad actors alone, but because leaders and systems stay silent when intervention matters most. Listen: Check out all …
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Overcoming Burnout and Perfectionism with Julian Reeve
Julian Reeve reached the top of the music world—leading Hamilton on Broadway—only to discover the hidden cost of perfectionism. In this episode, he shares the early career mistake that reshaped his …
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Bouncing Back from Mistakes and Advocating for Diversity in Casting with Jazzy Collins
What if speaking up about injustice might risk your career—but staying silent feels worse? Casting director Jazzy Collins shares how one difficult career detour and one very public stand became …
Epic Firings and Lessons Learned with Working-Class Rock Star Ivan “Funkboy” Bodley
What do you learn after getting fired from some of the biggest gigs in music—and still loving the work? Bassist and music director Ivan “Funkboy” Bodley shares candid stories of epic firings, …