Growth & Failure

This is the story of Ali Carrigan, Senior Analyst at US Government Accountability Office with a Nuclear War Studies PhD.In this episode, we discuss:- Ali's journey from journalism camp to nuclear energy research- Why she obtained a PhD in War Studies - focusing specifically on nuclear non-proliferation- Her research on how states recruit and train nuclear human capital for building a nuclear weapons programme- How international policy might be adapted to slow the spread of weapons knowledge- Auditing nuclear weapons programs- Leaving the world a better placePlease enjoy this interview with the wonderful, Ali Carrigan. Thanks for listening - Yinh

This is the story of Cheryl Francis, Co-Chairman and Co-Founder, Corporate Leadership CenterIn this episode, we discuss:- Cheryl's journey from HS Valedictorian to corporate CFO- The difficult decision to leave the corporate world and prioritize family- How she got to be an adjunct professor at the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business- Lessons learned from being a CFO and sitting on multiple corporate boards- Founding the Corporate Leadership Center (CLC)- How the CLC taught "how to be happy"To learn more about Cheryl and the Corporate Leadership Center, please visit:https://corporateleadership.org/leadership-team-and-board/Please enjoy this interview with the courageous, capable and caring, Cheryl Francis.

In this episode, we discuss:- Kate's journey from Ski Instructor to Entrepreneur- Her experience at ClifBar for nearly 20 years, working closely with the founders Gary and Kit Crawford- How the idea of Milk Stork developed- Humanity vs Operations- Business is in service of humanity, not the other way aroundTo learn more about Kate and Milk Stork, you can visit:https://www.instagram.com/milkstorkmamahttps://www.milkstork.com/Please enjoy this interview with the incredible, Kate Torgersen.

This is the story of Penny Goldberg, Elihu Professor of Economics at Yale University, Former Chief Economist of the World Bank.In this episode, we discuss:- Penny's journey from Athens to academia and her path from Greece to Yale University- Her work in trade, globalization, labor markets and discrimination against women in developing countries- Being the Chief Economist of the World Bank Group- Not understating the value of happiness in life and what that costsTo learn more about Penny's research and background, you can visit:https://economics.yale.edu/people/faculty/pinelopi-goldberghttps://campuspress.yale.edu/pennygoldberg/Please enjoy this interview with the wonderful, Penny Goldberg.

This is the story of Dr. Lint Barrage, Chair of Energy and Climate Economics and Associate Professor, ETH ZurichIn this episode, we discuss:- Lint's journey in academia at the intersection of economics and climate impact- Research and mentors at the University of Chicago and Yale University- How environmental processes and policies affect macroeconomic outcomes and human welfare- The Climate "Emergency" and reconciling pertinent data and perception- Luck in lifeTo learn more about Lint's research and background, you can visit:https://www.lintbarrage.com/Please enjoy this interview with the wonderful, Lint Barrage.

This is the story of Tandice Urban, Co-Founder of The Lanby.In this episode, we discuss:- Tandice's journey from law to film to hospitality and ultimately healthcare- Her battle with an autoimmune issue- Combining superb hospitality and healthcare to create The Lanby- How she is creating an elevated experience in primary careTo learn more about Tandice, you can visit:The Lanby: https://www.thelanby.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.lanbyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelanby/community/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tandice-urban-168368156/Please enjoy this interview with the fantastic, Tandice Urban

This is the story of Marty Willis, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at TIAA and Cancer Thriver.In this episode, we discuss:Marty’s journey from marketing brochures in milk crates to Chief Marketing OfficerShaping the education, awareness and planning for future retireesHow approximately 40% of retirees run out of moneyWhy it’s important to take risksHer diagnosis with Stage 3 breast cancerCycling 200 miles to raise money for breast cancer research DURING her cancer treatmentThe importance of being big, bold and braveTo learn more about Marty, you can visit:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marty-willis-063ba613/Please enjoy this interview with the incredible Marty Willis.

This is the story of Nina Cranstoun, the Black Widow of Boxing.In this episode, we discuss:- Ice cream sales at Wimbledon- Being diagnosed with epilepsy and how she lives with this 'roommate'- How domestic violence hurt and helped her- Becoming the Black Widow of boxing- Who can turn your life around- The power behind the name: Nina CranstounTo learn more about Nina and her boxing events, you can visit:Website: www.ninacranstoun.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninacranstoun1/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ninaccranstounYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAbPx2yCFwEPlease enjoy!Yinh

This is the story of Serena Roberts Houlihan, CEO and Co-Founder of Le Wren.In this episode, we discuss:- Serena's journey from retail executive to entrepreneur- Her Mom's battle with cancer- How her second exposure to Glioblastoma launched the idea for Le Wren- Compassionate capitalism- Finding beauty in the momentTo learn more about Serena and Le Wren, you can visit:Le Wren: https://lewrencare.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewrencare/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/lewrencare

In this episode, we discuss:- Perth's first exposure to censorship- Moving from China to the US- Delaying law school to move to Hong Kong- How she became interested in finance and investments- Creating the Freedom ETF- Her "Grand Design"To learn more about Perth, the Freedom ETF or Life and Liberty Indexes, you can visit:https://twitter.com/Perth_Tollehttps://freedometfs.com/https://www.lifeandlibertyindexes.com/Please enjoy this interview with the unique Perth Tolle.