<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Tide Talks]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Tide Talks is a career and personal growth podcast for ambitious professionals navigating the future of business, leadership, and work. Hosted by Josh Nelson, founder of High Tide and a purpose-driven entrepreneur, the show features thoughtful conversations with founders and change-makers on growth, resilience, innovation, and building a career that’s both successful and sustainable in a rapidly evolving world.</p>]]></description><link>https://www.hightideco.com/tide-talks</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 21:37:46 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/AIltrTKx.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Josh Nelson]]></author><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 20:25:57 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Josh Nelson]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><category><![CDATA[Careers]]></category><itunes:author>Josh Nelson</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Tide Talks is a career and personal growth podcast for ambitious professionals navigating the future of business, leadership, and work. Hosted by Josh Nelson, founder of High Tide and a purpose-driven entrepreneur, the show features thoughtful conversations with founders and change-makers on growth, resilience, innovation, and building a career that’s both successful and sustainable in a rapidly evolving world.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Josh Nelson</itunes:name><itunes:email>josh@hightideco.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Careers"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/70903d8d-25ab-4d99-bab7-e5a9841fe235/42575772-1754684301855-705fd00c5631c.jpg"/><item><title><![CDATA[Adam Fishman: Doing the Work to Lead With Gratitude]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this conversation, Adam Fishman shares his transformative journey from leading with fear to leading with love. He discusses the importance of mindset, self-talk, and vulnerability in creating space for personal growth. Adam urges us to consider concepts like microdosing vulnerability to practice building resilience and emotional intelligence. Adam explores the criticality of gratitude in shaping our perspective, and invites us all to look for the positive ripples in our lives. </p><p></p><p>As the Co-Founder of Onora, a leadership development company, Adam offers valuable advice for navigating life's challenges and encourages listeners to embrace their journey of transformation. Prior to starting Onora, Adam was a Partner at HawkPartners, and an active member of the lacrosse community, which he still continues to be involved in. </p><p></p><p>Content/Trigger Warnings: mental illness, suicide, explicit language</p><p></p><p>In This Episode </p><p>00:00 The Journey of Transformation</p><p>03:11 Mindset and Self-Talk</p><p>05:45 Vulnerability as a Skill</p><p>08:15 Microdosing Vulnerability</p><p>11:05 Listening to Emotions</p><p>13:23 Practicing Gratitude</p><p>16:15 The Ripple Effect of Actions</p><p>18:19 Building Resilience Through Challenges</p><p>21:00 Finding Joy in the Present</p><p>23:03 When Two Things Can Be True at Once</p><p>29:10 The Transformation Journey</p><p>31:41 Navigating the Goop: Supporting Others in Transformation</p><p></p><p>Connect with Adam Fishman</p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-fishman-72300939/" target="_blank">Adam Fishman</a> </li><li>Learn more about Onora: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.onoraglobal.com/" target="_blank">Onora Global </a> <br /></li></ul><p>Follow Tide Talks</p><ul><li>Spotify:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6HTuIGdTHgaWXbkD6WlgBh" target="_blank"> ⁠Tide Talks⁠</a> </li><li>Apple Podcasts:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tide-talks/id1832551111" target="_blank"> ⁠Tide Talks⁠</a> </li><li>Youtube:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting" target="_blank"> ⁠@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting⁠</a> </li></ul><p></p><p>Connect with High Tide</p><ul><li>LinkedIn:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-tide-co/" target="_blank"> ⁠High Tide Co⁠</a> </li><li>Website:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hightideco.com/" target="_blank"> ⁠</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://hightideco.com" target="_blank">hightideco.com</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hightideco.com/" target="_blank">⁠</a> </li><li>Instagram:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/hightideconsulting_/" target="_blank"> ⁠@hightideconsulting_⁠</a> </li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f99739cf-ee52-41b6-bc3f-1cbfe4c7674d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Nelson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/18837d4c489a615f6ef1f04523f05374d149897e83cbfa7c499a83d3b22005c7/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmOTk3MzljZi1lZTUyLTQxYjYtYmMzZi0xY2JmZTRjNzY3NGQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3MDkwM2Q4ZC0yNWFiLTRkOTktYmFiNy1lNWE5ODQxZmUyMzUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODUzMWY2ZmI2YjlkYzUzMzlkMDhkYTAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk0ZWQ3NjA3MmQyZjdiZDYyMTg3YzJmL2Jyb29rZS1sYXBvaW50ZXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjUtMTItMjZfXzE5LTQzLTQ0Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="82131635" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this conversation, Adam Fishman shares his transformative journey from leading with fear to leading with love. He discusses the importance of mindset, self-talk, and vulnerability in creating space for personal growth. Adam urges us to consider concepts like microdosing vulnerability to practice building resilience and emotional intelligence. Adam explores the criticality of gratitude in shaping our perspective, and invites us all to look for the positive ripples in our lives. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As the Co-Founder of Onora, a leadership development company, Adam offers valuable advice for navigating life&apos;s challenges and encourages listeners to embrace their journey of transformation. Prior to starting Onora, Adam was a Partner at HawkPartners, and an active member of the lacrosse community, which he still continues to be involved in. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Content/Trigger Warnings: mental illness, suicide, explicit language&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In This Episode &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 The Journey of Transformation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:11 Mindset and Self-Talk&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:45 Vulnerability as a Skill&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:15 Microdosing Vulnerability&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:05 Listening to Emotions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;13:23 Practicing Gratitude&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:15 The Ripple Effect of Actions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;18:19 Building Resilience Through Challenges&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:00 Finding Joy in the Present&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;23:03 When Two Things Can Be True at Once&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:10 The Transformation Journey&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;31:41 Navigating the Goop: Supporting Others in Transformation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with Adam Fishman&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;LinkedIn: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-fishman-72300939/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Adam Fishman&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Learn more about Onora: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.onoraglobal.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Onora Global &lt;/a&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow Tide Talks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Spotify:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/6HTuIGdTHgaWXbkD6WlgBh&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠Tide Talks⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Apple Podcasts:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tide-talks/id1832551111&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠Tide Talks⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Youtube:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with High Tide&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;LinkedIn:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-tide-co/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠High Tide Co⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.hightideco.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://hightideco.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;hightideco.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.hightideco.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/hightideconsulting_/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠@hightideconsulting_⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:57:02</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/70903d8d-25ab-4d99-bab7-e5a9841fe235/episodes/f99739cf-ee52-41b6-bc3f-1cbfe4c7674d/images/a8000e9a-1685-49cf-ad6e-271d6e85b7b4.png"/><itunes:title>Adam Fishman: Doing the Work to Lead With Gratitude</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jesse Morris: What it Takes to Succeed in Today’s Job Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Have you been feeling lost about how to grow in the current job market? In this conversation, Jesse discusses the common feeling of overwhelm about the future of many of our jobs due to rapid changes in the workforce. As the founder of an AgenticAI company, Jesse brings a unique perspective to the integration of AI into our everyday lives and our work, offering perspectives on what it means for the future and how we can leverage these tools to avoid being left behind. </p><p></p><p>Jesse Morris is an author, speaker, podcast host, and Co-Founder of RedbarHQ, a fast-growing AgenticAI company. Throughout his career, Jesse has driven monumental impact in revenue operations for leading SaaS companies. Jesse’s passion for building and scaling high performing teams inspired his venture starting Redbar HQ last year, which leverages the latest technology solutions to deliver measurable, scalable outcomes for organizations.<br /></p><p><b>In This Episode </b></p><p>00:00 The Future of AI: Opportunities and Predictions</p><p>03:11 Work-Life Balance and Personal Well-being</p><p>12:32 AI and Mental Health</p><p>24:25 Future Predictions and Opportunities with AI</p><p>31:51 Advice for Younger Generations</p><p>48:25 Outro</p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Jesse Morris</b></p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessemorris1/" target="_blank">Jesse Morris</a> </li></ul><p></p><p><b>Follow Tide Talks</b></p><ul><li>Spotify:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6HTuIGdTHgaWXbkD6WlgBh" target="_blank"> ⁠Tide Talks⁠</a> </li><li>Apple Podcasts:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tide-talks/id1832551111" target="_blank"> ⁠Tide Talks⁠</a> </li><li>Youtube:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting" target="_blank"> ⁠@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting⁠</a> </li></ul><p></p><p><b>Connect with High Tide</b></p><ul><li>LinkedIn:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-tide-co/" target="_blank"> ⁠High Tide Co⁠</a> </li><li>Website:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hightideco.com/" target="_blank"> ⁠</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://hightideco.com" target="_blank">hightideco.com</a><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hightideco.com/" target="_blank">⁠</a> </li><li>Instagram:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/hightideconsulting_/" target="_blank"> ⁠@hightideconsulting_⁠</a> </li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">e541c5ce-a916-440d-b42f-9ad9a5b4555d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Nelson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/71f872fa0be06c5259b97403021e2b15e715c6db7ad62778867def3d878839b0/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlNTQxYzVjZS1hOTE2LTQ0MGQtYjQyZi05YWQ5YTViNDU1NWQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3MDkwM2Q4ZC0yNWFiLTRkOTktYmFiNy1lNWE5ODQxZmUyMzUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODUzMWY2ZmI2YjlkYzUzMzlkMDhkYTAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk2ZmYyOTZkMzM3ZDJjZGFmNGQxZTdlL2Jyb29rZS1sYXBvaW50ZXMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0yMF9fMjItMjQtMzgubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="37878795" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Have you been feeling lost about how to grow in the current job market? In this conversation, Jesse discusses the common feeling of overwhelm about the future of many of our jobs due to rapid changes in the workforce. As the founder of an AgenticAI company, Jesse brings a unique perspective to the integration of AI into our everyday lives and our work, offering perspectives on what it means for the future and how we can leverage these tools to avoid being left behind. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jesse Morris is an author, speaker, podcast host, and Co-Founder of RedbarHQ, a fast-growing AgenticAI company. Throughout his career, Jesse has driven monumental impact in revenue operations for leading SaaS companies. Jesse’s passion for building and scaling high performing teams inspired his venture starting Redbar HQ last year, which leverages the latest technology solutions to deliver measurable, scalable outcomes for organizations.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In This Episode &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 The Future of AI: Opportunities and Predictions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:11 Work-Life Balance and Personal Well-being&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:32 AI and Mental Health&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:25 Future Predictions and Opportunities with AI&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;31:51 Advice for Younger Generations&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;48:25 Outro&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Jesse Morris&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;LinkedIn: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessemorris1/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Jesse Morris&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow Tide Talks&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Spotify:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/6HTuIGdTHgaWXbkD6WlgBh&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠Tide Talks⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Apple Podcasts:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tide-talks/id1832551111&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠Tide Talks⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Youtube:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with High Tide&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;LinkedIn:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-tide-co/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠High Tide Co⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.hightideco.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://hightideco.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;hightideco.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.hightideco.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/hightideconsulting_/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠@hightideconsulting_⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:48:31</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/70903d8d-25ab-4d99-bab7-e5a9841fe235/episodes/e541c5ce-a916-440d-b42f-9ad9a5b4555d/images/412593f3-671e-48b6-bfc0-1535b59d0966.png"/><itunes:title>Jesse Morris: What it Takes to Succeed in Today’s Job Market</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ivy Gustafson: Communication as a Superpower in Public Speaking and Beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this engaging conversation, Ivy Gustafson shares her journey as a leader in the speaking industry, discussing her transition from agent to coach at ImpactEleven. She emphasizes the importance of community, touches on the role of AI in enhancing communication, and the value of mentorship. Ivy also highlights the significance of taking small risks, or “hops of faith,” in career development and the continuous evolution required to succeed in public speaking.</p><p>Ivy Gustafson is a pivotal force in the world of professional speaking. She spent 17 years at the Washington Speakers Bureau as Vice President and Lecture Agent, where she represented household names in business and politics, including Fortune 100 CEOs and former U.S. Presidents. Following this, Ivy spent several years at Gotham Artists, a boutique New York speakers bureau, before dedicating her career to coaching prominent speakers and C-suite executives at ImpactEleven.</p><p><br /></p><p>In This Episode </p><p>00:00 Introduction</p><p>02:49 Ivy's Journey into Speaking</p><p>05:35 Navigating Career Changes and Risks</p><p>08:24 Lessons from the Speaking Industry</p><p>11:05 Impact 11 and Its Mission</p><p>14:12 The Importance of Community in Speaking</p><p>17:07 The Role of AI in Speaking</p><p>19:49 Coaching and Development Opportunities</p><p>22:59 Inspiration and Mentorship</p><p>25:35 Final Thoughts and Contact Information</p><p>41:01 Thank You</p><p>41:17 Outro</p><p><br /></p><p>Connect with Ivy Gustafson</p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivymgustafson/" target="_blank">Ivy Gustafson</a><p><br /></p></li></ul><p>Follow Tide Talks</p><ul><li>Spotify: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6HTuIGdTHgaWXbkD6WlgBh" target="_blank">Tide Talks</a> </li><li>Apple Podcasts: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tide-talks/id1832551111" target="_blank">Tide Talks</a> </li><li>Youtube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting" target="_blank">@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting</a> <p><br /></p></li></ul><p>Connect with High Tide</p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-tide-co/" target="_blank">High Tide Co</a> </li><li>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hightideco.com/" target="_blank">hightideco.com</a> </li><li>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/hightideconsulting_/" target="_blank">@hightideconsulting_</a> </li></ul>]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/josh8815/episodes/Communication-as-a-Superpower-in-Public-Speaking-and-Beyond-e37ptl1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">8bc93ac8-b28e-4ada-af99-674195c73709</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Nelson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2676f0c8c24ca533c6e4fc864ea3e3cd104047fafd99abe1687848e88cfc41be/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyMGFhOWQ0MS1jZDEyLTQzOWYtOTljMS04YjVkMzk0OTYyZWUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3MDkwM2Q4ZC0yNWFiLTRkOTktYmFiNy1lNWE5ODQxZmUyMzUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODUzMWY2ZmI2YjlkYzUzMzlkMDhkYTAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy83MDkwM2Q4ZC0yNWFiLTRkOTktYmFiNy1lNWE5ODQxZmUyMzUvZXBpc29kZXMvMjBhYTlkNDEtY2QxMi00MzlmLTk5YzEtOGI1ZDM5NDk2MmVlLzQwNjkxNjQ5Ny00NDEwMC0yLWM1ZDQ0MTNhMDE5YmMubTRhIn0=.m4a" length="40265084" type="audio/x-m4a"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this engaging conversation, Ivy Gustafson shares her journey as a leader in the speaking industry, discussing her transition from agent to coach at ImpactEleven. She emphasizes the importance of community, touches on the role of AI in enhancing communication, and the value of mentorship. Ivy also highlights the significance of taking small risks, or “hops of faith,” in career development and the continuous evolution required to succeed in public speaking.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ivy Gustafson is a pivotal force in the world of professional speaking. She spent 17 years at the Washington Speakers Bureau as Vice President and Lecture Agent, where she represented household names in business and politics, including Fortune 100 CEOs and former U.S. Presidents. Following this, Ivy spent several years at Gotham Artists, a boutique New York speakers bureau, before dedicating her career to coaching prominent speakers and C-suite executives at ImpactEleven.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In This Episode &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:49 Ivy&apos;s Journey into Speaking&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:35 Navigating Career Changes and Risks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:24 Lessons from the Speaking Industry&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:05 Impact 11 and Its Mission&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:12 The Importance of Community in Speaking&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:07 The Role of AI in Speaking&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:49 Coaching and Development Opportunities&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:59 Inspiration and Mentorship&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;25:35 Final Thoughts and Contact Information&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;41:01 Thank You&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;41:17 Outro&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with Ivy Gustafson&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;LinkedIn: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivymgustafson/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Ivy Gustafson&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow Tide Talks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Spotify: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/6HTuIGdTHgaWXbkD6WlgBh&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Tide Talks&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Apple Podcasts: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tide-talks/id1832551111&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Tide Talks&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Youtube: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting&lt;/a&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with High Tide&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;LinkedIn: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-tide-co/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;High Tide Co&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.hightideco.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;hightideco.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/hightideconsulting_/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@hightideconsulting_&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:41:29</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/70903d8d-25ab-4d99-bab7-e5a9841fe235/episodes/20aa9d41-cd12-439f-99c1-8b5d394962ee/42575772-1757450580242-0ff5e569071c1.jpg"/><itunes:title>Ivy Gustafson: Communication as a Superpower in Public Speaking and Beyond</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jenna Trunzo: Our Lives Are So Much More Than Our Jobs]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this conversation, Jenna shares her non-linear career journey, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, networking, and continuous education. She reflects on her past experiences, the value of taking ownership of failures, and the significance of having a voice in the workplace. Jenna discusses the balance between hobbies and career, the power of networking with intention, and how to navigate job loss while maintaining mental health. She also highlights the importance of building a folder of praise and wins to boost confidence and motivation.</p><p><br /></p><p>Jenna Trunzo is an experienced leader in project management, Salesforce portfolio management, and presales management. Jenna’s current role as IP Portfolio &amp; Vertical Lead Manager at CDW builds on her experience growing the company’s Salesforce practice, promoting Salesforce capabilities both internally and externally. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Connect with Jenna Trunzo</b></p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennatrunzo/" target="_blank">Jenna Trunzo</a><p><br /></p></li></ul><p><b>Follow Tide Talks</b></p><ul><li>Spotify: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6HTuIGdTHgaWXbkD6WlgBh" target="_blank">Tide Talks</a> </li><li>Apple Podcasts: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tide-talks/id1832551111" target="_blank">Tide Talks</a> </li><li>Youtube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting" target="_blank">@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting</a> <p><br /></p></li></ul><p><b>Connect with High Tide</b></p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-tide-co/" target="_blank">High Tide Co</a> </li><li>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hightideco.com/" target="_blank">hightideco.com</a> </li><li>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/hightideconsulting_/" target="_blank">@hightideconsulting_</a> <p><br /></p></li></ul><p><b>In This Episode </b></p><p>00:00 Grounding in Purpose</p><p>01:00 Jenna's Non-Linear Career Journey</p><p>06:08 Reflecting on Past Experiences</p><p>09:59 The Importance of Authenticity in Customer Interactions</p><p>14:53 Taking Ownership and Learning from Failures</p><p>19:24 Building a Folder of Praise and Wins</p><p>22:07 The Value of Having a Voice</p><p>26:10 Networking with Intent</p><p>29:51 Embracing Your Unique Strengths</p><p>33:59 Continuous Education and Growth</p><p>39:04 The Power of Networking and Human Connection</p><p>46:29 Navigating Job Loss and Mental Health</p><p>51:48 The Balance Between Hobbies and Career</p><p>56:58 Inspirations Along the Journey</p><p><br /></p>]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/josh8815/episodes/Our-Lives-Are-So-Much-More-Than-Our-Jobs-e39luf1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60c5e2e2-9830-47ac-9bd9-971d45ac2d90</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Nelson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/8f0fa5817d9ba552109dbc558c7b978b526e20a5499e2453db3e4401f5db914f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhZDFlMWIyZi02MzcxLTRlNjEtODY2Ny00NzBhYjZlY2E5N2IiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3MDkwM2Q4ZC0yNWFiLTRkOTktYmFiNy1lNWE5ODQxZmUyMzUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODUzMWY2ZmI2YjlkYzUzMzlkMDhkYTAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy83MDkwM2Q4ZC0yNWFiLTRkOTktYmFiNy1lNWE5ODQxZmUyMzUvZXBpc29kZXMvYWQxZTFiMmYtNjM3MS00ZTYxLTg2NjctNDcwYWI2ZWNhOTdiLzQwOTQ1NDg2OC00NDEwMC0yLThiM2MxMmZmZDM5YWEubTRhIn0=.m4a" length="53548559" type="audio/x-m4a"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this conversation, Jenna shares her non-linear career journey, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, networking, and continuous education. She reflects on her past experiences, the value of taking ownership of failures, and the significance of having a voice in the workplace. Jenna discusses the balance between hobbies and career, the power of networking with intention, and how to navigate job loss while maintaining mental health. She also highlights the importance of building a folder of praise and wins to boost confidence and motivation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jenna Trunzo is an experienced leader in project management, Salesforce portfolio management, and presales management. Jenna’s current role as IP Portfolio &amp;amp; Vertical Lead Manager at CDW builds on her experience growing the company’s Salesforce practice, promoting Salesforce capabilities both internally and externally. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Jenna Trunzo&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;LinkedIn: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennatrunzo/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Jenna Trunzo&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow Tide Talks&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Spotify: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/6HTuIGdTHgaWXbkD6WlgBh&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Tide Talks&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Apple Podcasts: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tide-talks/id1832551111&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Tide Talks&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Youtube: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting&lt;/a&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with High Tide&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;LinkedIn: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-tide-co/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;High Tide Co&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.hightideco.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;hightideco.com&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/hightideconsulting_/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@hightideconsulting_&lt;/a&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In This Episode &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Grounding in Purpose&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:00 Jenna&apos;s Non-Linear Career Journey&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:08 Reflecting on Past Experiences&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:59 The Importance of Authenticity in Customer Interactions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:53 Taking Ownership and Learning from Failures&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:24 Building a Folder of Praise and Wins&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:07 The Value of Having a Voice&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;26:10 Networking with Intent&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;29:51 Embracing Your Unique Strengths&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;33:59 Continuous Education and Growth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;39:04 The Power of Networking and Human Connection&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;46:29 Navigating Job Loss and Mental Health&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;51:48 The Balance Between Hobbies and Career&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;56:58 Inspirations Along the Journey&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:55:11</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/70903d8d-25ab-4d99-bab7-e5a9841fe235/episodes/ad1e1b2f-6371-4e61-8667-470ab6eca97b/42575772-1760717374968-e5c2f2b83add4.jpg"/><itunes:title>Jenna Trunzo: Our Lives Are So Much More Than Our Jobs</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sue Glass: How to Excel as an Emerging Leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this conversation, Sue Glass shares her journey through the nonprofit sector, highlighting the importance of mentorship, authenticity, and the intersection of technology and community. She discusses her career path, the challenges she faced, and the lessons she learned along the way, emphasizing the need for leaders to foster an environment where failure is seen as a learning opportunity. This discussion also touches on the role of technology and AI in enhancing nonprofit operations while maintaining the essential human connections that drive community engagement.</p><p><br /></p><p>Sue Glass is a transformational leader with over 26 years of experience in leadership, strategic planning, and fund and program development. Her change leadership prioritises a strong commitment to innovation and excellence. Her current role as president and CEO of YMCA of Greater Charlotte reflects her passion for inspiring community impact for diverse groups.</p><p><br /></p><p><b>Connect with Sue Glass</b></p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sueeglass/" target="_blank">Sue Glass</a> <p><br /></p></li></ul><p><b>Follow Tide Talks</b></p><ul><li>Spotify: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6HTuIGdTHgaWXbkD6WlgBh" target="_blank">Tide Talks</a> </li><li>Apple Podcasts: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tide-talks/id1832551111" target="_blank">Tide Talks</a> </li><li>Youtube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting" target="_blank">@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting</a> </li></ul><p><br /></p><p><b>Connect with High Tide</b></p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-tide-co/" target="_blank">High Tide Co</a> </li><li>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hightideco.com/" target="_blank">hightideco.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/hightideconsulting_/" target="_blank">@hightideconsulting_</a></li></ul><p><br /></p><p><b>In This Episode </b></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Background</p><p>03:16 Career Journey and Nonprofit Leadership</p><p>08:50 Navigating Challenges and Embracing Change</p><p>15:06 Lessons from Mentorship and Leadership</p><p>21:17 The Importance of Authenticity and Vulnerability</p><p>26:41 The Role of Technology and AI in Nonprofits</p><p>35:33 Community Connection and the Future of Nonprofits</p><p>40:53 Thank you</p><p>41:19 Closing</p>]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/josh8815/episodes/How-to-Excel-as-an-Emerging-Leader-e37be1q</link><guid isPermaLink="false">ddde8121-6831-45f8-8c90-183e60e4e648</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Nelson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2025 14:31:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/8a1a5aa18d941105fa210ebd87c3c907fa38dc09b0e9817a3d4f4e1bbe41de15/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmNmQzZDRkNi1lMmIyLTQzMGEtYTZjMi1mMzcxMmYxNzdmZGQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3MDkwM2Q4ZC0yNWFiLTRkOTktYmFiNy1lNWE5ODQxZmUyMzUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODUzMWY2ZmI2YjlkYzUzMzlkMDhkYTAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy83MDkwM2Q4ZC0yNWFiLTRkOTktYmFiNy1lNWE5ODQxZmUyMzUvZXBpc29kZXMvZjZkM2Q0ZDYtZTJiMi00MzBhLWE2YzItZjM3MTJmMTc3ZmRkLzQwNjMyMjYyNS00NDEwMC0yLWYxYWUxMmZlNGU4Zi5tNGEifQ==.m4a" length="39807254" type="audio/x-m4a"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this conversation, Sue Glass shares her journey through the nonprofit sector, highlighting the importance of mentorship, authenticity, and the intersection of technology and community. She discusses her career path, the challenges she faced, and the lessons she learned along the way, emphasizing the need for leaders to foster an environment where failure is seen as a learning opportunity. This discussion also touches on the role of technology and AI in enhancing nonprofit operations while maintaining the essential human connections that drive community engagement.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sue Glass is a transformational leader with over 26 years of experience in leadership, strategic planning, and fund and program development. Her change leadership prioritises a strong commitment to innovation and excellence. Her current role as president and CEO of YMCA of Greater Charlotte reflects her passion for inspiring community impact for diverse groups.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Sue Glass&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;LinkedIn: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/sueeglass/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Sue Glass&lt;/a&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow Tide Talks&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Spotify: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/6HTuIGdTHgaWXbkD6WlgBh&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Tide Talks&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Apple Podcasts: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tide-talks/id1832551111&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Tide Talks&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Youtube: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with High Tide&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;LinkedIn: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-tide-co/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;High Tide Co&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.hightideco.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;hightideco.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/hightideconsulting_/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@hightideconsulting_&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In This Episode &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Background&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:16 Career Journey and Nonprofit Leadership&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:50 Navigating Challenges and Embracing Change&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;15:06 Lessons from Mentorship and Leadership&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;21:17 The Importance of Authenticity and Vulnerability&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;26:41 The Role of Technology and AI in Nonprofits&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;35:33 Community Connection and the Future of Nonprofits&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;40:53 Thank you&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;41:19 Closing&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:41:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/70903d8d-25ab-4d99-bab7-e5a9841fe235/episodes/f6d3d4d6-e2b2-430a-a6c2-f3712f177fdd/42575772-1756218666953-bd1d5ceba48cd.jpg"/><itunes:title>Sue Glass: How to Excel as an Emerging Leader</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Spain: Empowering Students to Lead a Meaningful Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this conversation, Jim Spain and Josh Nelson discuss the transformative phase of your early career, which begins in university. As the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies at the University of Missouri, Jim advocates for setting students up with the tools they need to learn how to learn, to truly inspire their growth. This episode also dives into the intersections of AI and education, exploring the responsibility of educators to support students’ effective adoption. </p><p><br /></p><p>Jim Spain holds a Bachelor’s of Science from North Carolina State, as well as a Masters of Science and a Doctorate in Philosophy, Animal Science, both from Virginia Tech. His extensive educational background inspired Jim’s meaningful career in the education sector, and most prominently, his current role as Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies at the University of Missouri. </p><p><br /></p><p>In This Episode </p><p>00:00 Introduction and Background</p><p>02:45 Student Success and Advice</p><p>04:24 Community and Relationships</p><p>16:34 Education and Technology</p><p>19:08 Influential Figures in Education</p><p>22:09 Personal Reflections and Gratitude</p><p>42:07 Outro</p><p><br /></p><p>Learn more about Jim Spain</p><ul><li><p>Biography: <a href="https://undergraduatestudies.missouri.edu/staff/jim-spain/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"><u>Jim Spain</u></a></p></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Follow Tide Talks</p><ul><li><p>Spotify:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6HTuIGdTHgaWXbkD6WlgBh" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> <u>⁠Tide Talks⁠</u></a> </p></li><li><p>Apple Podcasts:<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tide-talks/id1832551111" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> <u>⁠Tide Talks⁠</u></a> </p></li><li><p>Youtube:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> <u>⁠@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting⁠</u></a> </p></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Connect with High Tide</p><ul><li><p>LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-tide-co/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> <u>⁠High Tide Co⁠</u></a> </p></li><li><p>Website:<a href="https://www.hightideco.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> <u>⁠hightideco.com⁠</u></a> </p></li><li><p>Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hightideconsulting_/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> <u>⁠@hightideconsulting_⁠</u></a> </p></li></ul>
]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/josh8815/episodes/Jim-Spain-Empowering-Students-to-Lead-a-Meaningful-Life-e3d983t</link><guid isPermaLink="false">a27481de-7318-4d62-a8a0-ba5695501271</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Nelson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e0dbc20e0eeb56061241e0e6a5565ad224b1d333acf5e459c8c4092306d0addc/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5OTVmYWJjNy1iNWM5LTQ3MGYtOWRjMC1jOTE0MjdiMjA5YTAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3MDkwM2Q4ZC0yNWFiLTRkOTktYmFiNy1lNWE5ODQxZmUyMzUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODUzMWY2ZmI2YjlkYzUzMzlkMDhkYTAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy83MDkwM2Q4ZC0yNWFiLTRkOTktYmFiNy1lNWE5ODQxZmUyMzUvZXBpc29kZXMvOTk1ZmFiYzctYjVjOS00NzBmLTlkYzAtYzkxNDI3YjIwOWEwLzQxNTYxMDA2MS00NDEwMC0yLWI1MDA2YTc5MGJiMzIubTRhIn0=.m4a" length="40951513" type="audio/x-m4a"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this conversation, Jim Spain and Josh Nelson discuss the transformative phase of your early career, which begins in university. As the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies at the University of Missouri, Jim advocates for setting students up with the tools they need to learn how to learn, to truly inspire their growth. This episode also dives into the intersections of AI and education, exploring the responsibility of educators to support students’ effective adoption. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jim Spain holds a Bachelor’s of Science from North Carolina State, as well as a Masters of Science and a Doctorate in Philosophy, Animal Science, both from Virginia Tech. His extensive educational background inspired Jim’s meaningful career in the education sector, and most prominently, his current role as Vice Provost for Undergraduate Studies at the University of Missouri. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In This Episode &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Background&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;02:45 Student Success and Advice&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:24 Community and Relationships&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:34 Education and Technology&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:08 Influential Figures in Education&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:09 Personal Reflections and Gratitude&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;42:07 Outro&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Learn more about Jim Spain&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Biography: &lt;a href=&quot;https://undergraduatestudies.missouri.edu/staff/jim-spain/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt;&lt;u&gt;Jim Spain&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow Tide Talks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Spotify:&lt;a href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/6HTuIGdTHgaWXbkD6WlgBh&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt; &lt;u&gt;⁠Tide Talks⁠&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Apple Podcasts:&lt;a href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tide-talks/id1832551111&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt; &lt;u&gt;⁠Tide Talks⁠&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Youtube:&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt; &lt;u&gt;⁠@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting⁠&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with High Tide&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;LinkedIn:&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-tide-co/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt; &lt;u&gt;⁠High Tide Co⁠&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Website:&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.hightideco.com/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt; &lt;u&gt;⁠hightideco.com⁠&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram:&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/hightideconsulting_/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot;&gt; &lt;u&gt;⁠@hightideconsulting_⁠&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;
</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:42:12</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/70903d8d-25ab-4d99-bab7-e5a9841fe235/episodes/995fabc7-b5c9-470f-9dc0-c91427b209a0/42575772-1767730072251-8c77f361184a9.jpg"/><itunes:title>Jim Spain: Empowering Students to Lead a Meaningful Life</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sara Milstein: Community as a Catalyst for Career Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this conversation, Sara Milstein shares her insights on career journeys, the importance of slowing down, and the value of mentorship. She emphasizes honesty in communication and the power of kindness and community. Sara reflects on her experiences and offers advice for youth navigating their careers, highlighting the inevitability of challenges and the importance of learning from them.</p><p><br /></p><p>Sara Milstein is the Chief Marketing and Brand Experience Officer at the YMCA of Central Maryland. Sara is an expert in brand positioning and management, creative development, and marketing/communications oversight. Milstein began her career in public service, working with programs serving at-risk youth in Baltimore City. She later transitioned to work on the agency side of advertising, where she managed campaigns for clients in the health care, non-profit and retail sectors, before returning to the non-profit world to her current position at the Y. </p><p><br /></p><p>In This Episode </p><p>00:00 Introduction and Career Reflections</p><p>03:03 The Importance of Slowing Down</p><p>05:46 Building a Support Network</p><p>08:21 Mentorship and Learning from Others</p><p>11:23 The Value of Honesty in Communication</p><p>14:17 The Power of Kindness and Community</p><p>16:44 Navigating Career Challenges</p><p>19:38 Final Thoughts and Advice for Youth</p><p>27:54 Closing Thoughts</p><p>28:17 Outro</p><p><br /></p><p>Connect with Sara Milstein</p><ul><li></li></ul><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-milstein-79784b13/" target="_blank">Sara Milstein</a></li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Follow Tide Talks</p><ul><li></li></ul><ul><li>Spotify:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6HTuIGdTHgaWXbkD6WlgBh" target="_blank"> ⁠Tide Talks⁠</a> </li></ul><ul><li></li></ul><ul><li>Apple Podcasts:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tide-talks/id1832551111" target="_blank"> ⁠Tide Talks⁠</a> </li></ul><ul><li></li></ul><ul><li>Youtube:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting" target="_blank"> ⁠@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting⁠</a> </li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Connect with High Tide</p><ul><li></li></ul><ul><li>LinkedIn:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-tide-co/" target="_blank"> ⁠High Tide Co⁠</a> </li></ul><ul><li></li></ul><ul><li>Website:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hightideco.com/" target="_blank"> ⁠hightideco.com⁠</a></li></ul><ul><li>Instagram:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/hightideconsulting_/" target="_blank"> ⁠@hightideconsulting_⁠</a></li></ul>]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/josh8815/episodes/Community-as-a-Catalyst-for-Career-Growth-e3b3d1a</link><guid isPermaLink="false">2d37c2fe-45ae-4fc1-b328-5761c9c90581</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Nelson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/f377b865d7c12231b1ff48c8bf3672d1c26eb250d52524837db9d6bcea28ed67/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI2YjdhNzI0YS0yMzFjLTQ1YjQtYjVjZi05NzA1YjVmZTAwNDEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3MDkwM2Q4ZC0yNWFiLTRkOTktYmFiNy1lNWE5ODQxZmUyMzUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODUzMWY2ZmI2YjlkYzUzMzlkMDhkYTAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy83MDkwM2Q4ZC0yNWFiLTRkOTktYmFiNy1lNWE5ODQxZmUyMzUvZXBpc29kZXMvNmI3YTcyNGEtMjMxYy00NWI0LWI1Y2YtOTcwNWI1ZmUwMDQxLzRmYjdkOWY4LTk2ZTktMTgxYi1mYjg5LWYzYzkwOGZhMmI3Ni5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="30325007" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this conversation, Sara Milstein shares her insights on career journeys, the importance of slowing down, and the value of mentorship. She emphasizes honesty in communication and the power of kindness and community. Sara reflects on her experiences and offers advice for youth navigating their careers, highlighting the inevitability of challenges and the importance of learning from them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sara Milstein is the Chief Marketing and Brand Experience Officer at the YMCA of Central Maryland. Sara is an expert in brand positioning and management, creative development, and marketing/communications oversight. Milstein began her career in public service, working with programs serving at-risk youth in Baltimore City. She later transitioned to work on the agency side of advertising, where she managed campaigns for clients in the health care, non-profit and retail sectors, before returning to the non-profit world to her current position at the Y. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In This Episode &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Career Reflections&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:03 The Importance of Slowing Down&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:46 Building a Support Network&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:21 Mentorship and Learning from Others&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:23 The Value of Honesty in Communication&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:17 The Power of Kindness and Community&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:44 Navigating Career Challenges&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:38 Final Thoughts and Advice for Youth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:54 Closing Thoughts&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;28:17 Outro&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with Sara Milstein&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;LinkedIn: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-milstein-79784b13/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Sara Milstein&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow Tide Talks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Spotify:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/6HTuIGdTHgaWXbkD6WlgBh&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠Tide Talks⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Apple Podcasts:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tide-talks/id1832551111&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠Tide Talks⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Youtube:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with High Tide&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;LinkedIn:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-tide-co/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠High Tide Co⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.hightideco.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠hightideco.com⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/hightideconsulting_/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠@hightideconsulting_⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:28:30</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/70903d8d-25ab-4d99-bab7-e5a9841fe235/episodes/6b7a724a-231c-45b4-b5cf-9705b5fe0041/42575772-1763400506341-796f4e285b16a.jpg"/><itunes:title>Sara Milstein: Community as a Catalyst for Career Growth</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Elsa Pereira: Building a Life You Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This conversation is centred on a holistic approach to navigating your life and career. Elsa Pereira shares her diverse career journey to becoming the Chief Operating Officer at Asphalt Green, and now, to running her own consulting practice in strategic leadership for complex capital projects. This episode explores insightful concepts such as networking, living abroad, trusting the universe, and investing in yourself through gratitude and mindfulness. Elsa’s insights are deeply valuable to anyone seeking professional growth and personal fulfillment. </p><p>Elsa Pereira is a strategic executive with deep leadership experience in New York City’s non-profit space. She specializes in capital project strategy and delivery, owner’s representation, and project management. Elsa’s current work as the CEO and Founder of a consulting company is focused exclusively on capital projects strategy and management.</p><p><br />In This Episode </p><p>00:00 Introduction and Early Life </p><p>06:19 Driving Forces In Your Career Journey</p><p>11:17 What Do You Wish You Could Tell Your Younger Self? </p><p>14:51 Finding Inspiration in Those Around You</p><p>24:44 Shifting Your Mindset and Investing in Yourself </p><p>37:19 Continuous Learning and Growth</p><p>40:07 Closing Thoughts </p><p><br /></p><p>Connect with Elsa Pereira</p><ul><li>LinkedIn:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/elsa-pereira-is-on-it/" target="_blank"> Elsa Pereira</a><p><br /></p></li></ul><p>Follow Tide Talks</p><ul><li>Spotify:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6HTuIGdTHgaWXbkD6WlgBh" target="_blank"> ⁠Tide Talks⁠</a> </li><li>Apple Podcasts:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tide-talks/id1832551111" target="_blank"> ⁠Tide Talks⁠</a> </li><li>Youtube:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting" target="_blank"> ⁠@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting⁠</a> <p><br /></p></li></ul><p>Connect with High Tide</p><ul><li>LinkedIn:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-tide-co/" target="_blank"> ⁠High Tide Co⁠</a> </li><li>Website:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hightideco.com/" target="_blank"> ⁠hightideco.com⁠</a> </li><li>Instagram:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/hightideconsulting_/" target="_blank"> ⁠@hightideconsulting_⁠</a> </li></ul>]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/josh8815/episodes/Building-a-Life-You-Love-e3aen4m</link><guid isPermaLink="false">a40a9e46-c436-4dec-9eb6-0d353ad9302f</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Nelson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5f8b5f676a351afae35c34f1e49d85d85d4696cbeaeb80460ca4aef15f182ede/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiYzg1MTcwOC1kNGUzLTQ0ODQtOTM2Yi0xMWRkYWY0MjM1ZjIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3MDkwM2Q4ZC0yNWFiLTRkOTktYmFiNy1lNWE5ODQxZmUyMzUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODUzMWY2ZmI2YjlkYzUzMzlkMDhkYTAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy83MDkwM2Q4ZC0yNWFiLTRkOTktYmFiNy1lNWE5ODQxZmUyMzUvZXBpc29kZXMvYmM4NTE3MDgtZDRlMy00NDg0LTkzNmItMTFkZGFmNDIzNWYyLzk5ZjZlZmI0LTcwMDAtZjRlNi0yNThmLWQzMjI5NDJmZjc3Mi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="40760291" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This conversation is centred on a holistic approach to navigating your life and career. Elsa Pereira shares her diverse career journey to becoming the Chief Operating Officer at Asphalt Green, and now, to running her own consulting practice in strategic leadership for complex capital projects. This episode explores insightful concepts such as networking, living abroad, trusting the universe, and investing in yourself through gratitude and mindfulness. Elsa’s insights are deeply valuable to anyone seeking professional growth and personal fulfillment. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Elsa Pereira is a strategic executive with deep leadership experience in New York City’s non-profit space. She specializes in capital project strategy and delivery, owner’s representation, and project management. Elsa’s current work as the CEO and Founder of a consulting company is focused exclusively on capital projects strategy and management.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In This Episode &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction and Early Life &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:19 Driving Forces In Your Career Journey&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:17 What Do You Wish You Could Tell Your Younger Self? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:51 Finding Inspiration in Those Around You&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;24:44 Shifting Your Mindset and Investing in Yourself &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;37:19 Continuous Learning and Growth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;40:07 Closing Thoughts &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with Elsa Pereira&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;LinkedIn:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/elsa-pereira-is-on-it/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; Elsa Pereira&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow Tide Talks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Spotify:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/6HTuIGdTHgaWXbkD6WlgBh&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠Tide Talks⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Apple Podcasts:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tide-talks/id1832551111&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠Tide Talks⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Youtube:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with High Tide&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;LinkedIn:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-tide-co/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠High Tide Co⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.hightideco.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠hightideco.com⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/hightideconsulting_/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠@hightideconsulting_⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:40:53</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/70903d8d-25ab-4d99-bab7-e5a9841fe235/episodes/bc851708-d4e3-4484-936b-11ddaf4235f2/42575772-1762191442280-62fcca2e55be2.jpg"/><itunes:title>Elsa Pereira: Building a Life You Love</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chris Federspiel: A CEO’s Guide to Fatherhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this conversation, Josh and Chris explore the intersection of being a CEO and an active father. They share their personal journeys, the challenges of balancing work and family life, and the importance of partnership in parenting. This discussion delves into personal growth through fatherhood, and touches on heartfelt content including the significance of communication and therapy. </p><p><br /></p><p>Chris Federspiel is the CEO of Blackthorn, the #1 Salesforce Event Management app. His career started at a very young age, when he took up coding in middle school and high school. He went on to work in sales and marketing for a number of years before eventually founding Blackthorn in 2015. </p><p><br /></p><p>In This Episode </p><p>00:00 Journey of a CEO and Fatherhood</p><p>04:14 Work-Life Harmony: Balancing Business and Family</p><p>09:08 The Importance of Partnership in Parenting</p><p>13:49 Personal Growth Through Fatherhood</p><p>17:57 Navigating Parenthood and Professional Life</p><p>22:30 Lessons Learned from Therapy and Patience</p><p>26:18 Traveling with Kids: Tips and Experiences</p><p>31:26 Looking Forward: Hopes and Aspirations for Parenting</p><p>46:18 Outro</p><p><br /></p><p>Connect with Chris Federspiel</p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisfederspiel/" target="_blank">Chris Federspiel</a> </li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Follow Tide Talks</p><ul><li>Spotify:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6HTuIGdTHgaWXbkD6WlgBh" target="_blank"> ⁠Tide Talks⁠</a> </li><li>Apple Podcasts:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tide-talks/id1832551111" target="_blank"> ⁠Tide Talks⁠</a> </li><li>Youtube:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting" target="_blank"> ⁠@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting⁠</a> </li></ul><p><br /></p><p>Connect with High Tide</p><ul><li>LinkedIn:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-tide-co/" target="_blank"> ⁠High Tide Co⁠</a> </li><li>Website:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hightideco.com/" target="_blank"> ⁠hightideco.com⁠</a> </li><li>Instagram:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/hightideconsulting_/" target="_blank"> ⁠@hightideconsulting_⁠</a> </li></ul>]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/josh8815/episodes/A-CEOs-Guide-to-Fatherhood-e3bukjv</link><guid isPermaLink="false">a99e48bb-a1d5-4296-b12b-46d7cd03822a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Nelson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6229c91b32fbea557b95acdbf52e5fb72c7c11beb72b474f1df9ab2d03168552/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI0NTg0NTBjZi02NTQxLTQ2ZTUtYTM4My1kNjFjY2U4NjRkNjMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3MDkwM2Q4ZC0yNWFiLTRkOTktYmFiNy1lNWE5ODQxZmUyMzUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODUzMWY2ZmI2YjlkYzUzMzlkMDhkYTAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy83MDkwM2Q4ZC0yNWFiLTRkOTktYmFiNy1lNWE5ODQxZmUyMzUvZXBpc29kZXMvNDU4NDUwY2YtNjU0MS00NmU1LWEzODMtZDYxY2NlODY0ZDYzLzQxMzgzNDQ1Ny00NDEwMC0yLTY3ZDM1MTQzNzMxZi5tNGEifQ==.m4a" length="45060945" type="audio/x-m4a"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this conversation, Josh and Chris explore the intersection of being a CEO and an active father. They share their personal journeys, the challenges of balancing work and family life, and the importance of partnership in parenting. This discussion delves into personal growth through fatherhood, and touches on heartfelt content including the significance of communication and therapy. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chris Federspiel is the CEO of Blackthorn, the #1 Salesforce Event Management app. His career started at a very young age, when he took up coding in middle school and high school. He went on to work in sales and marketing for a number of years before eventually founding Blackthorn in 2015. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In This Episode &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Journey of a CEO and Fatherhood&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;04:14 Work-Life Harmony: Balancing Business and Family&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;09:08 The Importance of Partnership in Parenting&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;13:49 Personal Growth Through Fatherhood&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;17:57 Navigating Parenthood and Professional Life&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:30 Lessons Learned from Therapy and Patience&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;26:18 Traveling with Kids: Tips and Experiences&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;31:26 Looking Forward: Hopes and Aspirations for Parenting&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;46:18 Outro&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with Chris Federspiel&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;LinkedIn: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisfederspiel/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Chris Federspiel&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow Tide Talks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Spotify:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/6HTuIGdTHgaWXbkD6WlgBh&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠Tide Talks⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Apple Podcasts:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tide-talks/id1832551111&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠Tide Talks⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Youtube:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with High Tide&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;LinkedIn:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-tide-co/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠High Tide Co⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.hightideco.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠hightideco.com⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/hightideconsulting_/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; ⁠@hightideconsulting_⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:46:26</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/70903d8d-25ab-4d99-bab7-e5a9841fe235/episodes/458450cf-6541-46e5-a383-d61cce864d63/42575772-1764966697116-73a99d8ab82a8.jpg"/><itunes:title>Chris Federspiel: A CEO’s Guide to Fatherhood</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deanna Foukal: The Power of Connection in Career Development]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this engaging episode, we explore Deanna Foukal’s journey transitioning from a small-town upbringing to a successful consulting career, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, self-discovery, and the role of psychology in personal and professional growth. She discusses the significance of relationships in the workplace, the concept of intelligent failure, and the complexities of organizational psychology, providing valuable insights for listeners seeking to navigate their own career paths.</p><p>Deanna Germaine Foukal is a transformational leader in organizational psychology and change management. The majority of her career was spent in consulting and project management, yet she has since transitioned into her role as an Enterprise Transformation Lead, where she leverages her passion for communication to help people and organizations thrive. </p><p><br /></p><p>In This Episode </p><p>00:00 Journey to Consulting: A Personal Story</p><p>03:44 The Shift to Psychology and Self-Discovery</p><p>06:27 Finding Mentorship: Building Relationships</p><p>08:57 Lessons from Failure: Embracing Intelligent Failure</p><p>11:40 Advice to My Younger Self: Navigating Career Paths</p><p>14:22 The Importance of Perspective in Career Growth</p><p>16:42 Balancing Reality and Aspirations: A Grounded Approach</p><p>22:38 The Importance of Understanding Business Context</p><p>27:37 Building Meaningful Relationships in the Workplace</p><p>31:05 Recognizing Inspirational Figures in Your Career</p><p>35:41 The Role of Organizational Psychology in Business</p><p>43:23 Navigating Change in Organizations</p><p>44:13 Closing</p><p><br />Connect with Deanna Germaine Foukal</p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanna-germaine-foukal/" target="_blank">⁠Deanna Germaine Foukal⁠</a><p><br /></p></li></ul><p>Follow Tide Talks</p><ul><li>Spotify: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6HTuIGdTHgaWXbkD6WlgBh" target="_blank">⁠Tide Talks⁠</a> </li><li>Apple Podcasts: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tide-talks/id1832551111" target="_blank">⁠Tide Talks⁠</a> </li><li>Youtube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting" target="_blank">⁠@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting⁠</a> <p><br /></p></li></ul><p>Connect with High Tide</p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-tide-co/" target="_blank">⁠High Tide Co⁠</a> </li><li>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hightideco.com/" target="_blank">⁠hightideco.com⁠</a> </li><li>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/hightideconsulting_/" target="_blank">⁠@hightideconsulting_⁠</a> </li></ul>]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/josh8815/episodes/The-Power-of-Connection-in-Career-Development-e38iumt</link><guid isPermaLink="false">d22a3250-2e0c-4d72-bc02-c1deccf4eb87</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Nelson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 13:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/67c11eba2c5509e7d53967de4d986a4231c593fab5df802fb7cbad5c0461afb1/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmMWFhZGVkZS02YWRjLTQ3YjQtYWMzYi1mMDdlZTJlYjk5NTYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3MDkwM2Q4ZC0yNWFiLTRkOTktYmFiNy1lNWE5ODQxZmUyMzUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODUzMWY2ZmI2YjlkYzUzMzlkMDhkYTAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy83MDkwM2Q4ZC0yNWFiLTRkOTktYmFiNy1lNWE5ODQxZmUyMzUvZXBpc29kZXMvZjFhYWRlZGUtNmFkYy00N2I0LWFjM2ItZjA3ZWUyZWI5OTU2LzQwNzk2MTI1NC00NDEwMC0yLTVlYTFiZmUzMDE5NDkubTRhIn0=.m4a" length="43107294" type="audio/x-m4a"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this engaging episode, we explore Deanna Foukal’s journey transitioning from a small-town upbringing to a successful consulting career, emphasizing the importance of mentorship, self-discovery, and the role of psychology in personal and professional growth. She discusses the significance of relationships in the workplace, the concept of intelligent failure, and the complexities of organizational psychology, providing valuable insights for listeners seeking to navigate their own career paths.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Deanna Germaine Foukal is a transformational leader in organizational psychology and change management. The majority of her career was spent in consulting and project management, yet she has since transitioned into her role as an Enterprise Transformation Lead, where she leverages her passion for communication to help people and organizations thrive. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In This Episode &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Journey to Consulting: A Personal Story&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;03:44 The Shift to Psychology and Self-Discovery&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;06:27 Finding Mentorship: Building Relationships&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:57 Lessons from Failure: Embracing Intelligent Failure&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;11:40 Advice to My Younger Self: Navigating Career Paths&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;14:22 The Importance of Perspective in Career Growth&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:42 Balancing Reality and Aspirations: A Grounded Approach&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;22:38 The Importance of Understanding Business Context&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;27:37 Building Meaningful Relationships in the Workplace&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;31:05 Recognizing Inspirational Figures in Your Career&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;35:41 The Role of Organizational Psychology in Business&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;43:23 Navigating Change in Organizations&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;44:13 Closing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Connect with Deanna Germaine Foukal&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;LinkedIn: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanna-germaine-foukal/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠Deanna Germaine Foukal⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Follow Tide Talks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Spotify: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/6HTuIGdTHgaWXbkD6WlgBh&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠Tide Talks⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Apple Podcasts: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tide-talks/id1832551111&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠Tide Talks⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Youtube: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with High Tide&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;LinkedIn: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-tide-co/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠High Tide Co⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.hightideco.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠hightideco.com⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/hightideconsulting_/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠@hightideconsulting_⁠&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:44:25</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/70903d8d-25ab-4d99-bab7-e5a9841fe235/episodes/f1aadede-6adc-47b4-ac3b-f07ee2eb9956/42575772-1758576951685-c498000de4af8.jpg"/><itunes:title>Deanna Foukal: The Power of Connection in Career Development</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maureen Wiley Clough: Navigating Nonlinear Career Paths and Ageism]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this conversation, Maureen Wiley Clough shares her nonlinear career journey, emphasizing the importance of taking risks and challenging societal norms, particularly around ageism. She discusses her experiences in the tech industry, the misconceptions surrounding passion-driven careers, and the need for mentorship across generations. Maureen highlights the pervasive nature of ageism and advocates for a shift in how society views aging, stressing the value of those of all ages in the workforce. </p><p><br /></p><p>Maureen Wiley Clough is the creator and host of It Gets Late Early, a podcast and newsletter about the experience of getting older in the youth-obsessed tech and corporate world. It Gets Late Early has been ranked in the top 20 for Apple Careers in the US, multiple episodes ranked in the US and internationally, and has been named a “top 2% podcast” according to ListenNotes. </p><p><br /></p><p><b>Connect with Maureen Wiley Clough</b></p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenwclough/" target="_blank">Maureen W Clough</a></li><li>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.itgetslateearly.com/" target="_blank">itgetslateearly.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/itgetslateearly/" target="_blank">@itgetslateearly</a></li><li>Facebook: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/people/It-gets-late-early/100088694515585/" target="_blank">It Gets Late Early</a></li><li>Subscribe to It Gets Late Early: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGrHwk-y7ERaq7bCSjZYf1A" target="_blank">@itgetslateearly </a></li></ul><p><br /></p><p><b>Follow Tide Talks</b></p><ul><li>Spotify: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6HTuIGdTHgaWXbkD6WlgBh" target="_blank">Tide Talks</a> </li><li>Apple Podcasts:<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tide-talks/id1832551111" target="_blank"> Tide Talks</a></li><li>Youtube: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting" target="_blank">@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting</a> </li></ul><p><br /></p><p><b>Connect with High Tide</b></p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-tide-co/" target="_blank">⁠High Tide Co⁠</a></li><li>Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.hightideco.com/" target="_blank">⁠hightideco.com</a></li><li>Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/hightideconsulting_/" target="_blank">⁠@hightideconsulting_</a> </li></ul><p><br /></p><p><b>In This Episode </b></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Maureen W. Clough</p><p>01:47 Navigating a Nonlinear Career Path</p><p>05:28 The Importance of Taking Risks</p><p>12:12 Advice for Younger Self</p><p>19:15 Understanding Ageism in Society</p><p>26:27 The Future of Ageism Awareness</p><p>34:17 Hope for Change and Representation</p><p>39:54 Thank You for Listening </p>]]></description><link>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/josh8815/episodes/Navigating-Nonlinear-Career-Paths-and-Ageism-e36nqgd</link><guid isPermaLink="false">33389d2a-b2e5-4d36-acd5-876bbdb35422</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Josh Nelson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:37:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5eb0073fcf056cd6054f4eb5a88b8c507bbd53ad182d9ea4913ec56aacdd2a1a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkMjRkNDFkZC0zZWI3LTQwMmQtYWE5Yi0zNDdmNjY4NmJkM2EiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI3MDkwM2Q4ZC0yNWFiLTRkOTktYmFiNy1lNWE5ODQxZmUyMzUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODUzMWY2ZmI2YjlkYzUzMzlkMDhkYTAiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvaW1wb3J0cy9wb2RjYXN0cy83MDkwM2Q4ZC0yNWFiLTRkOTktYmFiNy1lNWE5ODQxZmUyMzUvZXBpc29kZXMvZDI0ZDQxZGQtM2ViNy00MDJkLWFhOWItMzQ3ZjY2ODZiZDNhLzQwNTQ5NDY4MC00NDEwMC0yLTI1NjU3NDhiNWZhMy5tNGEifQ==.m4a" length="39076853" type="audio/x-m4a"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this conversation, Maureen Wiley Clough shares her nonlinear career journey, emphasizing the importance of taking risks and challenging societal norms, particularly around ageism. She discusses her experiences in the tech industry, the misconceptions surrounding passion-driven careers, and the need for mentorship across generations. Maureen highlights the pervasive nature of ageism and advocates for a shift in how society views aging, stressing the value of those of all ages in the workforce. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Maureen Wiley Clough is the creator and host of It Gets Late Early, a podcast and newsletter about the experience of getting older in the youth-obsessed tech and corporate world. It Gets Late Early has been ranked in the top 20 for Apple Careers in the US, multiple episodes ranked in the US and internationally, and has been named a “top 2% podcast” according to ListenNotes. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Maureen Wiley Clough&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;LinkedIn: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureenwclough/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Maureen W Clough&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.itgetslateearly.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;itgetslateearly.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/itgetslateearly/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@itgetslateearly&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Facebook: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.facebook.com/people/It-gets-late-early/100088694515585/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;It Gets Late Early&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Subscribe to It Gets Late Early: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGrHwk-y7ERaq7bCSjZYf1A&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@itgetslateearly &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Follow Tide Talks&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Spotify: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://open.spotify.com/show/6HTuIGdTHgaWXbkD6WlgBh&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Tide Talks&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Apple Podcasts:&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tide-talks/id1832551111&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; Tide Talks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Youtube: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;@TideTalksByHighTideConsulting&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with High Tide&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;LinkedIn: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/high-tide-co/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠High Tide Co⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Website: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.hightideco.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠hightideco.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Instagram: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/hightideconsulting_/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;⁠@hightideconsulting_&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In This Episode &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction to Maureen W. Clough&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;01:47 Navigating a Nonlinear Career Path&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;05:28 The Importance of Taking Risks&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;12:12 Advice for Younger Self&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;19:15 Understanding Ageism in Society&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;26:27 The Future of Ageism Awareness&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;34:17 Hope for Change and Representation&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;39:54 Thank You for Listening &lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:40:16</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/imports/podcasts/70903d8d-25ab-4d99-bab7-e5a9841fe235/episodes/d24d41dd-3eb7-402d-aa9b-347f6686bd3a/42575772-1754938016022-06d999d84fcb5.jpg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Maureen Wiley Clough: Navigating Nonlinear Career Paths and Ageism</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>