Most people hear “99.9% of businesses fail” and hedge their bets. Claire Coder heard it at 18 and dropped out of college to go all in.
In this episode of Big Swings Only, Kwame Christian sits down with Claire Coder, founder and CEO of Aunt Flow. She’s a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and Thiel Fellow who has raised over $16 million building a category that didn ... Show More
Nov 5
Why Qualified People Get Passed Over - Heather Spilsbury
You can be the most qualified person in the room and still get passed over. Heather Spilsbury, CEO of 50/50 Women on Boards, joins Kwame to talk about what it really takes to reach the top, all the way to a public company board. She explains why board seats are never posted, how ... Show More
1h 17m
Nov 2
Will AI Take Your Job? The Honest Answer from Inside Silicon Valley - With Arnnon Geshuri
Will AI take your job? It’s the question everyone is asking, and the scary headlines aren’t helping. In this episode, Kwame Christian sits down with Arnnon Geshuri, Chief People Officer at Snowflake and former HR leader at Google and Tesla, to separate the hype from what’s actual ... Show More
1h 15m
Oct 29
Lessons From Steve Jobs on Leading With Love, With Ron Johnson
Ron’s new book, Shop Different, is out now: www.ronjohnsonshopsdifferent.com What does the man who built the Apple Store think is the secret to great business? Two words: love and kindness. Ron Johnson worked alongside Steve Jobs to create the Apple Store and the Genius Bar, and ... Show More
1h 3m
Dec 2021
Olympics, Ageism and Owning Your Story w/ Leslie Maxie, OLY - Shared Diversity with Sina Port
How do you perform like an Olympic athlete? What's the matter with grey hair? And how do I find my voice? In this podcast, we talk about business, branding, and womanhood. In this episode, Sina Port talked with Leslie Maxie about how to claim your space, find your voice, and coun ... Show More
53m 10s
Feb 2021
The Power of Sports (Feat. Emma Coburn)
Erika sits down with down Olympic runner Emma Coburn to discuss what valuable lessons she's learned from her career including being consistent, making things manageable, and why teammates are your family...You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouT ... Show More
30m 23s
Sep 2023
135. Reflections on Leadership, Career, Sports, and Life
<p>This week's episode features a special guest: Kirby Nicol, my Dad. We talk about leadership and what he's learned through a long and varied career, including being a coach at the Olympics, and serving as Executive Director for The Wharf to Wharf Race.</p><p><br></p><p> ... Show More
26m 49s
Aug 2024
What Top 1% Performers Do That You Don’t (ft. Danica Patrick)
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In this episode, ... Show More
1h 18m
Dec 2023
A Legacy of Giving: A Life and Career Dedicated to Societal Good with Kanari Kurayim | Group Chief Human Capital Officer I Corporate Services at Petromin Corporation
In this episode of the HeronCode Women in Leadership podcast, we meet Kanari Kurayim, a passionate leader dedicated to developing talent and helping others reach their full potential. Kanari shares her perspective on evaluating candidate profiles based on their work experience, e ... Show More
29m 18s
Feb 2025
What’s the Mindset Behind Golden Moments? With Jessica Ennis-Hill (and Nicola Adams)
<p>Introducing Gold Minds, a brand-new podcast hosted by Olympic legend Jessica Ennis-Hill. Join Jess as she sits down with world-class performers from sport, entertainment, and beyond, exploring the highs and lows of their extraordinary careers. </p><br><p>Through per ... Show More
20m 14s
Jul 2021
Purdue’s Diving Dynasty at the Olympics | David Boudia
In this episode of This Is Purdue, David Boudia, the most decorated Purdue University Diving Olympian, joins us. David shares his gold medal-winning journey, and how adversity has helped shape him into the athlete and person he is today. He also discusses his role in the HBO Spor ... Show More
27m 11s