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Future Optimist

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Nov 12, 2021 • 54min

Ep. 54 - Andrew Tarvin: Professional Corporate Humorist, Author + Keynote Speaker

Andrew Tarvin is a seasoned public speaker and author, with a TED talk called “The Skill of Humor” that’s garnered over 11 million views as of this taping. He’s the author of 3 bestselling books on humor, and he’s delivered over 500 talks on humor to some of the largest companies in the world. Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
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Nov 5, 2021 • 1h 1min

Ep. 53 - Debra Fine: Bestselling Author + Keynote Speaker

Debra Fine went from feeling uncomfortable in social situations to building an impressive solo career as an author and keynote speaker. She turned her greatest weakness and fear into her greatest strength and asset. She’s now a multiple bestselling author, speaker, coach, and mentor to other authors, my own father among them. Her story is proof that with grit and determination (and sometimes our backs up against a wall), we can persevere and achieve remarkable things.  Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
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Oct 31, 2021 • 3min

A horrifying Halloween tale...

It's Halloween... A time for scary stories that will rock you to your core. Take heed, so that you don't follow the example of this chilling tale. And also -- eat some candy.  Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
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Oct 29, 2021 • 60min

Ep. 52 - Dr. Ramses Alcaide: The Future of Wearable Neurotechnology

Dr. Ramses Alcaide is the co-founder and CEO of Neurable, a company creating wearable brain control interfaces. Their flagship product is a pair of headphones that can respond to your brainwaves just by wearing them as normal. Suffice it to say, few people out there are as on the bleeding edge of what’s to come as Dr. Alcaide, so today we talk about how he was able to build his company, follow his passion, find his "why", and shape the future of human technology along the way. Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
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Oct 27, 2021 • 6min

Investing in Your Mission [The Ugly Truth]

"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro." - Hunter S. Thompson. So you've decided to become a professional weirdo like me! You're ready to cast aside the shackles of an ordinary life and leap into the unknown. Great! So what now? Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
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Oct 22, 2021 • 48min

Ep. 51 - Celia Pool: Creator of Award-winning Period Products

Commercially sold tampons and feminine hygiene products are horrible for both your body and for the environment, leeching tons of harmful toxins and contributing greatly to plastic waste. This “small” issue affects half of the planet, and all of us indirectly, so it’s about time we started to have an open conversation about topics that were stupidly previously taboo. Celia has received several awards for her groundbreaking, carbon-positive start-up DAME, and she really embodies the spirit of the social entrepreneur.  Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
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Oct 15, 2021 • 10min

Ep. 50 - 50th Episode Spectacular!

I can't believe the incredible people that have sat down with me on the show so far. When I look back at the first 50 episodes, it's hard to believe how many truly remarkable people have shared their stories. I wanted to take this time to reflect on where we've come from and where we're going. Here's to 50 more! Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
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Oct 8, 2021 • 57min

Ep. 49 - Catalin Voss: A Better Way to Teach Reading

Catalin is one of those rare individuals on the absolute bleeding edge of tech, who puts social entrepreneurship first. He’s been named Forbes 30 under 30, his startup Ello uses machine learning to teach children how to read, he’s used AI to look into criminal justice reform in the US, and he’s used augmented reality to help give people with autism emotional cues. We talk about mentorship in silicon valley, getting your ideas off the ground, and how you can make a difference in our modern world.  Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
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Oct 1, 2021 • 60min

Ep. 48 - Becca Hume: Founder of TapSOS, Helping People with Disabilities in Emergencies

Becca Hume is the founder of TapSOS. If you’re able to speak or hear, you take for granted that you can pick up the phone and dial 911 here in the US, or 999 where she’s from. But for deaf people and the 650 million people with disabilities around the world, these critical moments are not easy or even possible. She made it her life’s mission to change the outdated emergency support systems, fundamentally improving the way we all get access to help.
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Sep 24, 2021 • 52min

Ep. 47 - Beeing: The Game-changer of Urban Beekeeping

Beeing is an Italian start-up revolutionizing the way bees are kept and tracked. As it turns out, bees are so much more remarkable than we’ve ever known, and I think you’ll agree after this episode that this small company, founded by Roberto Pasi and Gabriele Garavini, is really doing something worthwhile. Their share their knowledge and passion for bees, and I express my ignorance -- it's a win/win! Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer

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