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Apr 16, 2021 • 1h

Ep. 25 - Will Boyajian: A Selfless Non-Profit for the Homeless

Will was inspired to start performing music in New York City subways, but with a twist — instead of playing for money, he told his listeners to leave money if they had it and to take it directly from his guitar case if they needed it. He’s expanded this simple concept online during the pandemic, where he’s now able to help people in need from all around the world via live streaming his music and donating all proceeds. Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
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Mar 26, 2021 • 1h 5min

Ep. 24 - Joshua Torrans: General Manager for Unicycle.com

The old saying is “it takes twice the person to ride half the bike”. So today we’re representing unicyclists everywhere with my guest, the general manager of unicycle.com, Joshua Torrans. Unicycle.com is where I bought my first unicycle many many years ago - I was *always* super cool, didn’t you know?? - and today they are a thriving e-commerce store that serves the unicycling community. Joshua is extremely passionate about what he does, and this episode is proof that you can build a sustainable business around your hobby and passion! Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
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Mar 19, 2021 • 53min

Ep. 23 - Kendra Richardson: The Founder of Funky Town Fridge Fights Food Deserts

Kendra Richardson is the founder of Funky Town Fridge - a community-driven fridge with the goal of reducing food apartheid in Fort Worth, Texas.  I was immediately drawn to her story, because she saw injustice in her community and made that crucial step to do something about it, investing her own money and time to build something for the greater good. Follow me on Instagram: @therosspalmer
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Mar 12, 2021 • 51min

Ep. 22 - Benton Crane: Hilarious Advertising that Works

Benton Crane is the CEO of Harmon Brothers, one of the most exciting marketing/ad agencies in the digital space today. You may not know the company, but you’ve probably seen their work. With clients like Kodiak Cakes, Squatty Potty, Poopourri, Lime Deodorant, Purple Mattress, and more, Harmon Brothers have generated hundreds of millions in sales for start-ups with funny, long-form digital advertisements. Follow me on insta: @therosspalmer
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Mar 5, 2021 • 1h 1min

Ep. 21 - Natalie Cola: Social Media Strategist for Goalcast

Natalie Cola has managed the social media accounts of everyone from big-league DJs to record labels, and now she does social media for Goalcast, one of the most impressive media companies in the digital world. If I’m not mistaken, Goalcast has some 44 million followers across all their channels, so suffice to say, Natalie knows what she’s doing!
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Feb 26, 2021 • 1h 1min

Ep. 20 - Maren Brombeiss: Artist and Label Manager of Last Night on Earth

Today’s guest is Maren Brombeiss, A&R and label manager for Last Night on Earth, record label of legendary house music DJ Sasha - a long-time personal favorite of mine since childhood. She’s also an artist manager of Weval, JP Enfant, and Sasha himself.  I’m a religious listener to LNOE, so I’m truly honored to have her here to discuss both her work and how she started her career on the management side of music. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, YouTube and Spotify! beattheoftenpath.com
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Feb 19, 2021 • 1h 5min

Ep. 19 - Canyon Castator: Life as a Thriving Artist & Studio Owner

Canyon Castator is an enigma wrapped in a mystery packed in a can of Campbell’s tomato soup. He is a successful independent artist, which also makes him a successful entrepreneur. His story is so inspiring, because he's taken a passion and turned it into not only a thriving career for himself, but he's also built his own co-working space where he helps bring up other artists in Downtown LA as well. Follow me on Instagram - @therosspalmer!
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Feb 12, 2021 • 52min

Ep. 18 - David May: Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

David May is the Director of Marketing for the Los Angeles Regional food bank, one of the most impressive food bank operations in the world. Sadly, each month, his organization needs to feed 900,000+ people. In this episode, he shares deeply troubling statistics about the food insecurity epidemic not just in LA, but around the US and world. The silver lining? He has found personal joy and career satisfaction through working for and supporting a truly noble cause. I know you will love this episode! Follow me on Instagram - @therosspalmer!
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Feb 5, 2021 • 44min

Ep. 17 - Raven Faber: Should We Discuss Important Issues on our Social Media?

Raven Faber is the founder of an increasingly-successful CannaSexTech company, with several national distributors. Watching her entrepreneurial journey has been an inspiration! Recently, I asked: "With so much crazy s*** happening in the world, should we speak up on social media or not?⁠" This episode is her response.
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Jan 29, 2021 • 1h 4min

Ep. 16 - Connor Clerx: Reporter for Dutch National Radio Station

Connor Clerx is a reporter for Dutch national radio station BNR. He's had a lifelong passion for radio, making his first appearance on local airwaves as a teenager. Now he's worked his way up the ranks to be the on-air talent for a major radio station, where he is heard by tens of thousands of listeners daily. We get into this fascinating line of work in this episode, and you can learn more about how one can become a radio presenter. Most importantly you get to listen to a professional at work! (C) 2020 Aloa LLC, All Rights Reserved

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