let's go there

welcome to the “raw files” – short, monday releases capturing carla’s thoughts, reactions, musings, and insights on topics ranging from current events to personal stories and professional obstacles and learnings.let’s go there Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠let’s go there YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠click here!

david c. smith believes real change happens when communities come together with purpose. for over 25 years, he has dedicated his life to lifting others, guiding mission driven organizations towards growth, impact, and lasting transformation. he founded the hill country ride for aids, and mamma jamma's ride for breast cancer, both becoming some of the largest events of their kind, then went on to lead the united way for greater austin through a bold strategic renewal. david is unwavering in his commitment to service.

welcome to the “raw files” – short, monday releases capturing carla’s thoughts, reactions, musings, and insights on topics ranging from current events to personal stories and professional obstacles and learnings.let’s go there Instagram - ⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠let’s go there YouTube - ⁠⁠click here!

andy bateman, co-founder of mixed tape, is a catalyst for growth—helping organizations break through barriers to maximize operating and growth potential. with a career spanning 30 years, andy has worked with some of the world’s most iconic brands, including Netflix, Microsoft, and TikTok, as well as the Australian government, leading transformative programs in leadership, innovation, and customer strategy. his whole-person approach to not just work, but also life unlocks incredible potential. join carla as she explores andy’s insights on growth, transformation, and what it takes to lead in today’s dynamic world.let’s go there instagram - ⁠click here!⁠let’s go there tiktok - ⁠click here!⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠click here!⁠andy bateman linkedin - ⁠click here!⁠produced by thecoeffect

welcome to the “raw files” – short, monday releases capturing carla’s thoughts, reactions, musings, and insights on topics ranging from current events to personal stories and professional obstacles and learnings.let’s go there Instagram - ⁠click here!⁠let’s go there YouTube - ⁠click here!

antonio lucio is a globally recognized marketing and business leader known for his transformative impact on some of the world’s top brands. with a career spanning over 40 years, he has served as chief marketing officer (cmo) at major companies including hp, facebook (meta), visa, and pepsico. his contributions to the industry earned him a place in the marketing hall of fame. beyond his marketing expertise, lucio is a passionate advocate for representation, as well as mental health awareness, drawing from his own experiences overcoming severe depression. his leadership philosophy centers on elevating others, fostering inclusive workplaces, and preparing businesses for the future of work.let’s go there instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there youtube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠more about antonio: ⁠⁠⁠click here! ⁠⁠⁠

in this extraordinary round-table, carla sits with the filmmakers behind a watts project that began with 20 iphones and no plan and grew into a community-authored film, a kids' choir, a cross-project basketball team, and a 90% reduction in homicides across the areas represented. you'll hear from cornelius and tyrone (ogs turned youth coaches), lawanda (justice for murdered children), tim (former lapd gang officer), and stix (artist/producer) as they unpack how sworn enemies built trust "in increments," wrote new cultural standards (not a truce), and chose one non-negotiable: keep the kids safe. you'll hear from michael soenen, the creator and lead producer, we talk risk, empathy, and sustainability from edit rooms that felt like aspen seminars to a soundtrack funding a filmmaker-run foundation. this is not a movie about watts; it's watts remaking itself by itself.nothing to see here: watts: ⁠https://nothingtoseeheremovie.com⁠let’s go there Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠

in this extraordinary round-table, carla sits with the filmmakers behind a watts project that began with 20 iphones and no plan and grew into a community-authored film, a kids' choir, a cross-project basketball team, and a 90% reduction in homicides across the areas represented. you'll hear from cornelius and tyrone (ogs turned youth coaches), lawanda (justice for murdered children), tim (former lapd gang officer), and stix (artist/producer) as they unpack how sworn enemies built trust "in increments," wrote new cultural standards (not a truce), and chose one non-negotiable: keep the kids safe. you'll hear from michael soenen, the creator and lead producer, we talk risk, empathy, and sustainability from edit rooms that felt like aspen seminars to a soundtrack funding a filmmaker-run foundation. this is not a movie about watts; it's watts remaking itself by itself.nothing to see here: watts: https://nothingtoseeheremovie.comlet’s go there Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠

welcome to the “raw files” – short, monday releases capturing carla’s thoughts, reactions, musings, and insights on topics ranging from current events to personal stories and professional obstacles and learnings.let’s go there Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠

let's go there is officially one year old! in this special anniversary episode, carla sits down with her producer stacey rae to reflect on the journey so far, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, favorite moments, and the unexpected lessons learned from a year of going there with our special guests. from the conversations that sparked the biggest "aha" moments, to the episodes that listeners couldn't stop talking about, to the messy, funny realities of making a podcast each week - this is a candid and joy-filled look back at the heart of let's go there…and it's only just the beginning.thank you for listening. please subscribe on your favorite platforms.let’s go there Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠let’s go there YouTube - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here!⁠⁠⁠⁠