Are you looking to live a life with relationships and friendships at the center of it? In this episode, my good friend Lani Assaf and I walked and talked about our lives and how we are both living like this. We also talked about the challenges and joys of maintaining friendships, the impact of working remotely, and the need for spontaneity and intentionality. Lani emphasized the value of containers for freedom, joy, and play, while I highlighted the significance of repeated interactions and...

Are you looking to build or grow a community? Listen to these 5 hot takes from community builders. These mini-clips were recorded at my Community Builders and Creators mini conference aka C3 in November. If you are interested in community building, this episode is for you!

In this episode, you will hear stories of when people were scared and afraid of something. Through inspiring stories, actionable tips, and a few laughs along the way, we’ll show you how to be scared and brave —at the same time. Whether you’re facing a career pivot, a big life decision, or just a new personal challenge, this episode will give you the tools to push past your fear and go for it anyways.

What does it mean to truly feel alive? In this episode, we dive into the moments, choices, and emotions that awakened a deeper sense of vitality. Whether it’s connecting with people, connecting with music, or a general sense of safety, we discussed stories when people felt alive. Tune in, and let’s discover together what makes us feel most alive.

In this episode, you will hear the origin story of a community, my Hot Pods, a business, and much more. You will hear about these key moments, what we learned from them, and how things are going now. Tune in to hear stories of creativity, inspiration and passion from those who dared to take the first step. If you've ever wondered how great things begin, this is the episode for you!

Being a community builder is hard. You may want to grow your community but also want to do it thoughtfully. You may want to scale its intimacy but not if it is going to hurt the quality of the community. And then there are business model considerations and challenges. In this Podcast Mixer episode, 10 or so community builders discussed these kind of challenges. If you are a community builder or want to be, this episode may definitely be for you!

What is something that has changed you? In this episode, you will hear short stories and discussion on this topic. You will learn how projects, relationships, cities and more changed people. You never know what the next thing will be that changes you. Listen and enjoy this episode!

What is something that you have overcome? In this episode, you will hear short stories from people about overcoming something in their lives. Hopefully it helps you realize that whatever you are going through today that it can get better. For me, it was overcoming shyness. I am not shy anymore and this has greatly improved my life. Listen to hear amazing stories!

Should you live with your friends? What happen can happen when you live with people for 3 years? Rina, Juvoni, and I have lived together for three years. We have learned a lot about each other. Juvoni and I didn't initially know Rina, but now she is a close friend. We got together for a chat before Rina moved out. If you want to learn more about us, roommate dynamics, about being a better roomate, this episode is for you!

Are you looking to slow down to speed up? Steve Schlafman is the Founder of Downshift, a coaching company helping high-performers downshift towards a new life. They offer the world's first decelerator program. Steve has been on the podcast twice before, and in this episode, we also discussed the current state of my podcast in an open and vulnerable way. I hope you enjoy getting to learn more about my view on the content of the show and more too. Excited for you to build and grow your...

Has someone taken a chance on you or bet on you early? When this happens, it can have a big and/or lasting impact. In this episode, a few friends shared stories about when someone bet on them early, what they learned from it, and more. Today is a good day to thank someone who bet on you, or to take a chance on someone else. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!

Are you looking to find a romantic partner? In this episode, three people talk about what is going on with their dating lives and what kind of person they may be interested in. A common theme was about being intentional about dating. If you want to learn about dating, relationships, and more, this episode is for you!

Are you looking for a breakthrough? The next one could happen soon. In this podcast episode, you will hear multiple stories from people sharing breakthroughs. You will hear all types of breakthroughs. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!

Are you looking to build a community or grow one? In this episode, you will hear from 3 community founders about how they are building their communities. You will learn from Ben Bradbury about throwing large-scale reading parties and more at Reading Rhythms. You will learn from Rachel Saslaw about growing StoryTell while working full-time. You will learn from Elle Wilson about building a friends of friends dating event community called Met Through Friends. Excited for you to build and grow...

In this episode, we dive into the pivotal moments that changed the course of our lives. Whether it’s a career breakthrough, a personal revelation, or an unexpected experience, these turning moments can shape who we are and who we become. Listen to this episode where you will hear 7 people's turning moment stories. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!

What has been an inflection moment for you? In this episode, you will hear from three other community builders sharing about the inflection moments for their communities and for them personally. Your next inflection moment could be right around the corner. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!

Are you going through a transition? In this episode, you will hear stories about prior transitions and learnings from it. You will also hear stories about how people are currently going through transitions currently. We are regularly changing and evolving, hopefully this episode helps you in whatever you may be going through. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!

Are you trying to build a project, side hustle, or a business? If so, you will likely have to get through the hard part. It could be internal. It could be external. Or both. In this Podcast Mixer episode, you will hear stories, experiences, and advice from founders and creators who have navigated the hard part and more. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!

This episode was originally aired on the Chief of Staff Podcast, which is a podcast I help produce. In this episode, I chatted with my coworker and General Manager of Chief of Staff Network, Rahul Desai. We talked about our Chief of Staff experiences, how we work together, how we support Chiefs of Staff, tips to get a Chief of Staff role, and so much more. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!

Is it possible to feel love in other ways besides romantically? In this Podcast Mixer episode, you will hear stories about celebrating love in all of its forms. Talking about love with friends is fun too. I recommend it. I hope this episode makes you feel more hopeful too. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!

During this Hot Seat Podcast Mixer episode, you will learn about organizing a race spontaneously, a self-actualization framework, and lessons learned from collecting beanie babies during the craze. This episode was recorded live in front of an audience of about 20 people in an apartment. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!

Are you looking to cultivate deeper relationships? In this episode, a group of ~10 people discussed and shared many actionable tips and stories for you. Common themes discussed were showing-up, following-up, being thoughtful, sending mail, and more. In a big city like NYC, it can be hard to cultivate deeper relationships - so hopefully this episode helps. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!

What were you like as a child? How do you think that experience shaped you to who you are today? In this Podcast Mixer episode, you will hear stories about how sensitivity is a strength, and about losing a good friend growing up. We can learn from others experiences to help guide our future. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!

Are you looking to develop a Portfolio Career? One thing that is important to do so is: setting boundaries. Ruthie Berber, Lindsey Lerner and I chatted about our Portfolio Careers and setting boundaries as community builders during a live podcast recording at a NY Tech Week event. You will also about work trends, other community building tips and much more! Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!