Beste Creative Growth Podcasts (2024)

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Guided Meditation to Cultivate Belonging (to Others & Yourself) 23:31

23d ago23:31

23:31

This guided meditation (with visualization) accompanies episode #43 on cultivating a sense of belonging (to others and yourself). To explore the ways in which you belong to others and then to yourself, I guide you through a visualization exercise where you imagine yourself talking to a partner about an object of significance to you. You’ll explore …

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Welcome to Creative Growth 1:47

25d ago1:47

1:47

Welcome to Creative Growth — the podcast where personal growth, reinvention, and bold transformation come to life. I’m your host, Caitlin Grant, and I’m here to guide you through the messy, beautiful process of rediscovering yourself, breaking cycles, and unapologetically stepping into the person you’re meant to be. If you’re ready for honest conve…

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The Art of Belonging: Creating Space for Yourself 33:39

1M ago33:39

33:39

Self-acceptance is a prelude to belonging. It may not feel like a logical connection, but accepting yourself, flaws and all is the only way to stop the comparison and critical self-judgment that stands between you and your sense of belonging. This week's podcast episode is about how feeling left out and like I didn't belong in certain situations pu…

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Personal Growth Is In the Process: How to Love Where You Are 36:34

2M ago36:34

36:34

We can get so caught up in our personal growth goals, and our plans for the future, that we lose sight of the here and now. But the journey toward our future self is made in the present moment, and change takes time. As that time unfolds, our desires may evolve, morphing current goals into new ones. I'm taking you on my journey to be open to those …

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Finding Balance in Struggle: Exploring Yin and Yang in Daily Life 39:11

2M ago39:11

39:11

My mom's hospitalization (and the arrival of a beautiful bouquet of flowers) call attention to the way yin and yang play out in daily life. In today’s episode, we’ll explore the forces of sadness and joy, anger and compassion, and grief and gratitude. I'll explore how the Taoist principles of Yin and Yang offer a way of seeing how complementary for…

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Life Among the Tulips: Exploring New Worlds Without My Mom 33:20

3M ago33:20

33:20

As my mom’s Alzheimer’s progresses, and I’m faced with the loneliness of our visits, I’m reflecting on lessons she’s taught me about acceptance, and trying to stay present with her in these transformative moments in our lives. My mom’s love and nonjudgmental acceptance have prepared me to handle this long goodbye, and while it hurts, somewhere in t…

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Forward Facing: Fight for Your Creative Passions 24:52

3M ago24:52

24:52

Have you lost your fight, left your creative passions behind, and tried to journey forward without them? We can let the outside noise and the stress of our daily lives interfere with our creativity. This stress can push aside our creative impulses, reducing them to another item on our to-do list. But expressing our creative selves, through a multit…

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#95 What Artificial Intelligence Means for the FUTURE of Learning with Dr. Stella Lee 1:07:08

3M ago1:07:08

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Dr. Stella Lee is the founder of Paradox Learning, where she offers practical advice and strategy on AI. She's also a speaker, startup advisor, and columnist. Thanks for listening! Subscribe for FREE to receive new posts and support my work. She has over 20 years of international experience in consulting digital learning initiatives with higher edu…

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A Poetic Travelogue: Precious Summer Memories from Utrecht 29:16

4M ago29:16

29:16

This is my poetic ode to Utrecht and the Netherlands, a travelogue of sorts that offers musings, observations, and experiences from my two-week vacation. Yes, we saw the sights – the Kasteel de Haar in Utrecht, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the Dom Tower, and the canals. But we also made connections with kind souls, curious passersby, and clerg…

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Affirmation Meditation for a Positive Morning Routine 21:12

4M ago21:12

21:12

Start the day with this affirmation meditation and establish a positive morning routine. We start by honoring the body and feeling present with the breath. From there, we express gratitude for the people, experiences, and things in our lives. Then, we set an intention to move on with our day by affirming positive statements that help us carry this …

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Reduce Overthinking with Stream-of-Consciousness Journal Writing 23:28

5M ago23:28

23:28

I’ve got a wonderful way to temp down overthinking, worry, and rumination. I use stream-of-consciousness journal writing to allow my mind to feel free to express itself; just 15 minutes of this writing, a type of creative flow, can unlock new insights and reduce anxious feelings. You leave the stress of planning and plotting and give your subconsci…

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Mindfulness and Moderation: The Power of the Middle Way 27:09

5M ago27:09

27:09

It’s taken me a while to find a path toward the Middle Way, that Buddhist principle that rests firmly on common sense and shows us how to find moderation instead of swinging between one extreme or another. The Middle Way can offer us some peace as we find a balance between the extremes of self-indulgence, busyness, and wanting, or on the other side…

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#94 From Agile Coach to Facilitator, Empowering Teams and Understanding Team Culture with Charles Louis de Maere @ Exploration Labs 55:55

5M ago55:55

55:55

Charles - Louis de Maere transitioned from being a Technical lead and agile coach to facilitator. He helps teams work and communicate better, doing invisible and visual faciliation. We talk about the impact of his work, understanding culture and being a process expert. Where to find Charles-Louis * LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charleslouis…

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The Power of Habits: A Poetic Exploration on Building Healthy Routines 26:01

5M ago26:01

26:01

What do you do when you’ve lost your fight and slip back into sloppy habits that make you miserable? You pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and get back in the game. In this episode, I’m exploring habits, the cues and triggers that govern them, the benefits they provide, and how to replace “bad” habits with better ones. I’m discussing my long, we…

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Deep Listening: Uncovering the Wisdom Within 32:29

6M ago32:29

32:29

This episode is about how deep self-listening helps us construct better personal growth goals and the power of connecting that listening to essential self-truths that form the basis for our choices and actions. In this episode: I talk about how a recent Being Well podcast episode on manifesting sparked new thoughts on intention setting and dedicate…

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#93 From Architecture to Entrepreneurship, Teamwork, the Role of Designers, AI, Understanding Style and the Future with Angela Shen-Hsieh 1:02:21

6M ago1:02:21

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Angela Shen-Hsieh is an entrepreneur, technologist, architect, and designer who worked in the corporate world and startup world. She loves to think about the future and build things. She led teams to create new innovations with AI, big data and collaborate. She’s currently the founder and CEO of Alcōv, a home styling and shopping app. Where to find…

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#92 Entrepreneurship in MENA-GCC, Social Dynamics, Fundraising, Tech Ecosystems, Building Relationships with Walid Mansour 1:03:43

6M ago1:03:43

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Walid Mansour is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of MEVP. He’s been deeply involved in the VC & Technology ecosystem in the MENA region for over 20 years from setup, to scale up and exits. He serves as a board member and advisor to many technology companies regionally and globally. Follow Walid on Linkedin and X Follow Maria on Substack or Linkedin Watch…

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Summertime Refresh, Renewal and Self-Care 20:51

6M ago20:51

20:51

It's summertime in NYC! I'm exploring the changing seasons in New York, as Central Park transitions from spring to summer. My cherished cherry blossom trees, vast array of birds, and wild mushrooms keep me company. From that beautiful spaciousness, I’ve dived into spring cleaning. In this episode, I explore: The beauty, wonder, and sensory pleasure…

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#91 The Key to Saving or Killing it: Your Belief 5:20

7M ago5:20

5:20

Thoughts on belief. Peace, Love and Having an Open Mind. It all comes down to critical and analytical thinking. Socials: * X: https://go.ggutt.com/x * Linkedin: https://go.ggutt.com/maria-linkedin * YouTube: http://go.ggutt.com/videos * TikTok: https://go.ggutt.com/tiktok This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscr…

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#90 Design, Creativity, AI, Imagination, Foundation Studies and Apple with Silia Abou Arbid 1:46:46

7M ago1:46:46

1:46:46

Silia Abou Arbid is an architect, designer and educator. A unique individual in the way she thinks and does things. She taught over 8000 to date. She’s been an influential figure in my personal growth as a designer, teacher and professional. We go through her backstory at the very end. Where to find Silia: * Email: https://sard.lau.edu.lb/about/peo…

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Give Yourself Grace: Self-Care for Stressful Times 23:26

7M ago23:26

23:26

Having grace and compassion for ourselves, especially as we make mistakes and take missteps along our life's journey, frees us to learn from those mistakes. It also helps us embrace one of the basic tenets of a growth mindset: recasting mistakes as opportunities for personal growth. In this episode, I share how stress and my inability to cope with …

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#89 The discovery of AI: mysterious, scary and fascinating 18:17

7M ago18:17

18:17

Thoughts on AI and Creativity. Embarking on an exciting journey of discovery. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ggutt.substack.comVon Maria from GGUTT

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Embracing Uncertainty: Feeling Faithful & Taking Action 29:19

7M ago29:19

29:19

When life feels out of control, and we are thrust into the world of adulting with a capital “A,” we can feel overwhelmed by our options, not see them clearly, or find them too chaotic to contemplate. That’s when we must simplify our world by leaning on some foundational pillars of self-care. I call on faith, spiritual practices, and small action st…

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Keep Your Creative Spirit Alive: Focus on the Journey 19:24

8M ago19:24

19:24

We’ve heard the saying “It’s the journey, not the destination,” or “I control the actions but not the results.” In this episode, I combine these two ideas to explore the role that our core beliefs play in keeping our creative spirit alive and fueling our productivity and stamina when pursuing projects. Focusing on our core beliefs is especially hel…

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#88 Entrepreneurship to Get Out of Debt, The Power of Luck, Startup Investing with Nicole Glaros 55:29

8M ago55:29

55:29

Nicole Glaros is an entrepreneur, operator, executive, venture capitalist and investor. She wears multiple hats as a board director, teacher, and speaker. We explore topics related to entrepreneurship and investing, backed by her years of experience as a founder, investor at Techstars and founder again! And we also spoke about… hair! Your feedback …

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#87 Data Visualization, AI, Technology, and the Future Beyond Visuals with Paolo Ciuccarelli 1:32:26

8M ago1:32:26

1:32:26

Paolo Ciuccarelli, a communication designer and researcher, professor of design, founder of the Density Design Research Lab - an award-winning laboratory for data visualization and information design at Politecnico di Milano – as well as Founding Director of the Center for Design at Northeastern University. Your feedback matters - 1min: https://go.…

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The Nature Connection: Finding Peace and Perspective 28:07

8M ago28:07

28:07

This city girl is deeply connected to nature. Mindful walks in nature are a core way to add richness and “right thinking” to your life. In this episode, I talk about an early, profoundly moving natural experience that shaped my deep love of the ocean. This life-changing event would connect me to the ocean for the rest of my life. From Cape May, New…

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#86 Decoding Design 11:10

8M ago11:10

11:10

A great time to share thoughts on what is Design during the Milan Design Week. While visiting the Kohler installation, I recorded the episode at Via Senato. This episode is dedicated to Gianluca Brugnoli. It contains a brief clip of his first appearance on the show, where he talks about design education within a broader conversation. Some video ove…

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#85 Tackling Water Challenges, Effects of Water on our Health, Drinking Safe Water and Changing Lives with Water with Dr. Parag Agarwal @ JanaJal 1:01:10

9M ago1:01:10

1:01:10

Dr. Parag Agarwal is the founder and CEO of JanaJal, a social enterprise on a mission to bring safe water to underserved communities. This is his second appearance on the show. We focus on water, how it can keep us safe and change our lives, where to find safe water to drink, and how water can keep us healthy.Your feedback matters - 1min: https://g…

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Finding Balance: Caregiver Self-Care 41:48

9M ago41:48

41:48

With over 53 million caregivers in America, we are likely to face caregiver challenges at some point in our lives. As Rosalynn Carter reminded us: “There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” Caregiving can be…

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#84 What a 4 Year Old Can Teach Us About Communication and Prompt Design. 7:21

9M ago7:21

7:21

This is the third episode of the series 'Unflitered' by Maria, Founder of GGUTT and host of GGUTTALKS. Views, insights and reflections on various topics in the space of design, creativity, tech and innovation. Your feedback matters - 1min: https://go.ggutt.com/talks This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers …

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#83 Revolutionizing Mobility, Car-Sharing, Venture Building, Sustainability and Innovation with Alain Visser @ Lynk&Co 40:24

9M ago40:24

40:24

Alain Visser is the founder and ex-CEO of Lynk&Co. (CEO at the time of the recording.) He brings over 35 years of global automotive executive experience which we dive into, going from mobility, design and launching a new brand in a more traditional environment. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or ge…

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Mindful Living Through Meditation 27:01

9M ago27:01

27:01

Have you struggled to be present in your life? Perhaps you’ve been on autopilot for so long that you haven't been experiencing your life in a meaningful way. I understand; I’ve been there too and mindfulness has helped me become more invested in my life’s purpose. It has helped me enjoy the good things that come into my world each day. But where do…

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#82 How Intelligent are LLMs? Beasts or More Humane AGI? AGI Teachers at our Fingertips featuring Keith Teare. 9:46

9M ago9:46

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This is the second episode of the series 'Unflitered' by Maria, Founder of GGUTT and host of GGUTTALKS. Views, insights and reflections on various topics in the space of design, creativity, tech and innovation. Your feedback matters - 1min: https://go.ggutt.com/talks This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers…

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#81 Reflections on Inflection AI's Pi Product, Gen AI Learnings from Mustafa Suleyman and The Saga around Inflection and Microsoft - Maria @GGUTT 23:44

9M ago23:44

23:44

This is the first episode of the series 'Unflitered' by Maria, Founder of GGUTT and host of GGUTTALKS. Views, insights and reflections on various topics in the space of design, creativity, tech and innovation. Your feedback matters - 1min: https://go.ggutt.com/talks If the robotic voice was too much, I enjoyed playing with my new toy! This is a pub…

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#80 From Diplomat to Founder, Sales, Understanding Your Customers, Stories and Learnings with Fabian Gems @ Supaso 1:25:48

10M ago1:25:48

1:25:48

Fabian Gems is the co-founder and CEO of Supaso, a company that focuses on sustainable and environmentally friendly packaging solutions based out of Austria. He shares his journey and key lessons and stories, that are be full of gems to anyone starting or growing a business. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other sub…

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Creativity Connects Us to Hope 23:33

10M ago23:33

23:33

Hope is an active state of mind that doesn’t negate the sadness, unjustness, or challenges of the world, but seeks to help us persevere to affect the world positively. One of the most important avenues for facilitating and cultivating hope is creativity. Our creativity connects us to hope by offering a conduit to the special talents we have to offe…

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Affirmation Meditation to Overcome Overthinking and Worry 14:23

10M ago14:23

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This affirmation meditation accompanies episode #23 on overcoming overthinking. Along with tools like journal writing, affirmation meditations can help you engage calmly with gentle thoughts meant to return you to more reasoned thought patterns. This may take time, as the mind has to be redirected to these ideas repeatedly. Return to this meditatio…

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#79 Launching Service Design Tools, Working in the Public and Private Sectors, Starting her Own Business and Growing a Team, Challenges of Being a Designer, Research and AI with Roberta Tassi @ Oblo 1:08:08

10M ago1:08:08

1:08:08

Roberta Tassi, is a prominent Service Designer, author, lecturer and founder of Oblo, a service design agency. While at university, she launched Service Design Tools, a platform for tools and tutorials that help deal with design challenges which boosted her career. In this episode, she shares her journey into service design as well as her current w…

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Overcoming Overthinking & Worry with Journal Writing & Meditation 30:26

10M ago30:26

30:26

This episode is on overthinking, those patterns of automatic and often negative thoughts that drain our energy with mostly lies and what-ifs scenarios that never happen. I’ll discuss the differences between rumination and worry (those twin overthinking processes) and touch on automatic negative thoughts as well. Once we can define them and identify…

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Affirmation Meditation to Cultivate Creative Flow 17:18

10M ago17:18

17:18

This affirmation meditation accompanies episode #21 on cultivating creative flow. Creative flow, that wonderful feeling of innovation, freedom and creativity, is the ultimate self-care activity. More than that, it is a pathway to finding purpose and meaning in your life, and supports your journey to know yourself and your interpretation of the worl…

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#78 How to Make Enemies and Gain Fans, Being the Odd One Out, Taking Risks, Building a Brand, AI in Design with Freddie Öst @ SNASK 1:13:05

11M ago1:13:05

1:13:05

Freddy Öst is the founder and brand director of Snask, a creative agency based in Stockholm, and was launched with zero experience almost two decades ago. Freddie has been featured in several interviews and podcasts where he talks about his approach to branding and design, but not only. At Snask, they make enemies and gain fans, because every brand…

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Creative Flow: Self-Care That Matters 23:10

11M ago23:10

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This episode is about what we know as children: that play and creativity are the building blocks of a joyful soul. It’s also about what we should carry forward as we live our “grown” lives, an understanding that the impulse for play and creativity still lives inside us, waiting to be unleashed through creative flow. I’ll explore what creative flow …

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Affirmation Meditation: Keep Your Dreams Alive 12:49

11M ago12:49

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This affirmation meditation accompanies episode #18 on keeping your dreams alive. I believe strongly in the power of setting intentions as a guidepost for taking action to work toward goals and dreams. First, we speak our dreams into existence through visualization and by setting an intention; then, we take action to move toward our dream. Along th…

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#77 Waste Management, Stories, Extended Producer Responsibility, Consumer Resistance, Economic Value of Waste, Wine, Packaging, Marketing, Waste Prevention, Innovation, Co-Creation 58:14

11M ago58:14

58:14

Jeff Cooper has over 30 years of experience in waste management and is a well-known expert in the field, specializing in shaping policies and finding innovative waste solutions.He held prestigious leadership positions as the President of the International Solid Waste Association and the Chartered Institution of Wastes Management… This is a first ex…

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Lessons from My Trip to Morocco: We Travel the World Through Our Eyes 22:12

11M ago22:12

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During my trip to Morocco this past summer, I expected some culture shock; I expected beautiful landscapes, incredible food, and curious interactions with strangers. What I hadn’t thought about was how awakening my spirit and mind to these new experiences would return me to my deeply-held beliefs. That travel to North Africa would reaffirm the way …

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#76 Design, Internet Revolution, The Role of Design, Design Maturity, Automotive, UX & Future Scenarios, AI, Generative AI, Voice Interaction, Software, The State of Innovation in China, Asia and Europe ... 1:37:31

11M ago1:37:31

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Gianluca Brugnoli is a designer whose 25-year career has been dedicated to redefining the way we engage with digital products. He has an impressive track record, from co-founding Frog in Milan to leadership positions at McKinsey, Huawei and now at TomTom designing digital cockpits. Gianluca is a walking book when it comes to the value and impact of…

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Affirmations & Actions to Keep Your Dreams Alive 37:25

12M ago37:25

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This episode is about giving our dreams space to grow and take shape. Dreams can come alive, if we feed them like fires, stoke our internal flames. We keep our dreams alive by: · Cultivating a positive mindset · Taking small actions consistently to work toward goals Knowing we need these two ingredients is one thing, and doing them is another. In t…

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#75 Becoming a Rebel, Coding, Political Activism, His Story & How He Thinks, Tech and Exists, De-Risking Investments through AI with Keith Teare @ SignalRank 1:13:15

12M ago1:13:15

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Keith Teare has decades of experience as an entrepreneur, with multiple success stories, starting in political activism, then tech. He is the Founder of SignalRank which is a data-only company using AI to transform the venture game, and has a weekly newsletter and show ‘That Was the Week.' Your feedback matters - 1min: https://go.ggutt.com/talks Th…

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Bonus: 30-Day Journal Challenge (Writing Prompts to Get Started) 18:42

12M ago18:42

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So you've decided to journal or resume a journaling practice. You may be a beginner or an old pro, but you're finding yourself in need of some inspiration. Perhaps some structure and tools to get your journaling off the ground. Why do a 30-day challenge? Because writing in a journal is a practice and practices are built on habits. We need to make t…

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