Kate Johnson, a diligent Side Hustle Show listener, launched her bookkeeping business in 2017 and now aims for an impressive $70 an hour while working from home. She shares her journey from discovering a need for a side hustle to landing her first clients with ease. Kate emphasizes the significance of mastering bookkeeping software and leveraging networking for client acquisition. Tune in to learn how her initial venture opened the door to a surprising new side hustle, balancing professional growth with family life!

Join Kate Johnson, President and CEO of telecommunications giant Lumen, as she shares insights on leveraging AI for business transformation. She emphasizes the crucial link between technological advancement and cultural change. Discover how Lumen fosters agility while preparing teams for the AI era. Kate also discusses the human side of organizational change, highlighting the importance of collaboration and curiosity. Finally, she envisions a future where AI enhances productivity and personal growth, urging listeners to embrace this evolving landscape.

Kate Johnson, CEO of Lumen Technologies, dives into the interplay between cryptocurrencies and AI, along with Bloomberg's Matt Miller and Sonali Basak. She highlights the burgeoning demand for fiber optic connectivity driven by AI advancements and discusses Lumen's recent strategic contracts. Johnson emphasizes the critical role of infrastructure in supporting digital growth and the transformative potential of crypto in the economy. The conversation also touches on launching a new podcast series addressing emotional and financial aspects of the fertility industry.

Friendship was important to the Buddha. In fact, there’s a whole passage in the Buddhist scriptures, or suttas, about friendship, with seven strategies for friendship, some of which we will discuss in this episode, with Kate Johnson.Kate has been meditating for over twenty years and is a graduate of Spirit Rock’s four-year teacher training program. She is the author of a new book that has drawn praise from people like Lama Rod Owens, Jack Kornfield, and Ruth King. The book is called Radical Friendship: Seven Ways to Love Yourself and Find Your People in an Unjust World. In the book, and in this conversation, Kate draws on an ancient Buddhist text known as the Mitta Sutta to offer actionable strategies for realness, generosity, and other key ingredients for friendship. Radical Friendship is available on Bookshop, Indiebound, Barnes and Noble or AmazonTo practice cultivating radical friendship, check out some related meditations in the Ten Percent Happier app. If you're already listening to this episode in the Ten Percent Happier app, just scroll down to the "Related" section for meditations on friendship from Sebene Selassie, Oren Jay Sofer, and Joseph Goldstein. If you're not a subscriber, click here or download the Ten Percent Happier app wherever you get your apps and click on the "Podcasts" tab to get started.And while you’re there, be sure to listen to our new podcast, Twenty Percent Happier, available exclusively in the Ten Percent Happier app. Full Shownotes: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast-episode/kate-johnson-389See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kate Johnson, Lumen Technologies CEO and former U.S. president of Microsoft, discusses the Seattle tech hub as a test bed for Lumen's offerings. She explains the company's efforts to reinvent itself and the importance of digitizing and cloudifying telco services. Johnson also shares insights on Microsoft's transformation under Satya Nadella, creating benchmarks for success, and Lumen's adoption of AI and Microsoft 365 Co-Pilot. She highlights the power of vulnerability, leadership, and curiosity, emphasizing the involvement of people and gratitude.