The Hannah Frankman Podcast

Graham Frey, an education expert, discusses problems in the education system, implications of technology, choosing the right school, free-range parenting, cultivating a healthy relationship with risk, building resilience in children, and reimagining education.

Jimmy Soni is an award-winning author. His latest book, THE FOUNDERS: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley, was a debut best-seller and has earned praise from the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Economist. Expect to hear Jimmy’s opinions on cancel culture, how learning and writing has changed in the age of social media, the significance of cultivating discipline and accountability as a creator, and Jimmy’s experience starting a Pod school for his daughter in New York City during the pandemic and how it changed his perspective on the education system as a whole. You can find links to all of Jimmy’s books below. Chapters: 00:00 - Jimmy Soni 02:15 - Cancel Culture's Impact on Public Figures and Authors 07:25 - The Downstream Effects of Cancellation 17:21 - Impact of Social Media on Books and the Writing Process 27:39 - Shifts in Learning and Accessibility in the Information Age 35:16 - Documenting Memories for Learning and Growth 38:25 - Project-Based Learning and Parenting 44:34 - Teaching Creativity and Entrepreneurship to Kids 49:03 - Encouraging Children to Read 55:34 - Starting a Pod School During Pandemic 01:06:32 - The Benefits of Pod School Education 01:11:40 - Autonomy and Flexibility in Education 01:19:20 - Unconventional Education Methods and Self-Directed Learning 01:26:15 - Exploring the Spectrum of Education 01:38:25 - Balancing Passion, Practicality, and Discipline for Writers and Creators 01:50:47 - Planning a Future Conversation or Event If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Wanting - Luke Burgess Connect with Jimmy Soni: Website | jimmysoni.com Twitter | @jimmyasoni Jimmy’s Books: The Founders Jane’s Carousel A Mind at Play Rome’s Last Citizen Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | @hannahfrankman Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

Ryan Delk, founder of Primer, discusses the challenges of building microschools, empowerment in education, making alternative education accessible, technology integration, teaching interactions, and expansion plans.

This week I’m speaking with Sky King. Sky is a podcast consultant who has worked with some of the biggest names in podcasting such as Chris Williamson, Aubrey Marcus, and many more. Sky was extremely helpful in the process of launching this show and is a deeply studied student in the art of advertising, marketing, and podcasting. In this episode we explore the ever-evolving media landscape, with an emphasis on podcasting and its increasing significance in a world bombarded with superficial news content. We discuss the history of advertising and marketing, the biggest campaigns that have worked throughout the years, and how advertising has changed over the years. We also dive into Sky’s story; How he connected with the likes of Ryan Holiday and Aubrey Marcus, and why he chose to leave his comfortable job in the pharmaceutical industry to go make smoothies at Onnit. Sky shares his thoughts on AI, examining the 'walled garden' concept and its influence on our interaction with technology. We explore the role of institutions in our lives, and the moral dilemma of fighting entropy. We also dive in to the evolution of the podcasting space and how video content is blurring the lines of what a podcast really is. Chapters: 0:00 - Sky King 0:30 - Sky’s morning routine 4:30 - Sky’s journey in advertising and why he became interested in podcasts 14:30 - The Impact of News and Social Media 20:00 - How Sky got involved in the podcast world 29:00 - Positioning and Brand Strategies 31:00 - Building a successful podast 38:06 - Is podcasting dead? 43:30 - The evolving landscape of podcasting 45:50 - Advertising and Media Influence 55:53 - The Walled Garden Concept 1:00:30 - Finding an Entrepreneurial Niche 1:18:00 - Bridging the Gap and Meeting Influential People 1:30:30 - Fostering Presence 1:35:00 - The Power of Surfing If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Tim Ferris Adam Robinson Episode The Brass Check - Upton Sinclair Conspiracy - Ryan Holiday Purple Cow - Seth Goden Propoganda - Edward Bernays Connect with Sky King: Twitter | @consumersky Instagram | @iamaskyking Podcast | Sky King’s Mental Playground Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | @hannahfrankman Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

Kerry McDonald, a well-versed advocate for alternative education, discusses the history of American education, rise of homeschooling/micro-schooling, and the impact of COVID-19. The episode explores the challenges faced by education entrepreneurs, the concept of micro schools and their different approach, and available financial resources for alternative education.

In this episode I’m speaking with Isaac Morehouse, the founder of Praxis. Praxis is a year-long startup apprenticeship program that helps young people land jobs to give them real-world business experience. Isaac is a rebellious advocate for bucking the system in all areas of live. In this episode, we talk about Isaac’s personal homeschooling experience, the way he chooses to educate his own children, the myths around homeschooling, whether or not alternative education is only for the privileged, what he learned working with start-up founders and entrepreneurs, and what it truly means to be successful in the world. We also talk about why it’s important for entrepreneurial young people to learn things like philosophy, history and economics to land positions in the workforce, how to cultivate work ethic and curiosity in your kids, and what it means to live a life on you own terms. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 8:14 - Recent pushback on the Hannah Frankman Podcast 12:30 - Doing what you can with what you have 21:15 - Changes Isaac has seen in the education landscape 32:30 - A shift in understanding of how to approach education 42:30 - How to use your values to determine your choices 53:00 - How Isaac makes decisions regarding the education of his kids 57:00 - Isaac’s homeschooling experience 1:03:0 - How Isaac’s education cultivated a strong work ethic 1:11:30 - How Isaac became an entrepreneurial thinker 1:17:30 - The genesis of Praxis 1:34:30 - How Isaac chose to build the Praxis curriculum 1:45:00 - How to cultivate curiosity in yourself and your children 1:55:30 - How to connect with Isaac If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Connect with Isaac Morehouse: Website | isaacmorehouse.com Twitter | @isaacmorehouse Email | isaachmorehouse@gmail.com Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | @hannahfrankman Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

Ste Lane, holistic health coach and host of Radical Health Radio, discusses raising whole humans, shaking up traditional education, patterns in clients struggling due to their education, and setting children up for success. They explore the intersection of health and education, questioning societal norms, reevaluating success, homeschooling as a holistic approach, and reassessing our values to prioritize playfulness and curiosity.

Marketing consultant, author, and speaker Tim Chermak discusses the distinction between education and schooling, the power of perspective, fostering curiosity, and hiring based on initiative rather than education. They also explore the value of entrepreneurship as a form of education and Tim's experience with hiring unconventionally educated individuals, including high school students. Tim's well-read and self-educated background adds depth to the conversation.

Michael Ellsberg is the author of The Education of Millionaires and The Last Safe Investment. As a writer, Michael is in a field that is quickly being subsumed by Artificial Intelligence and Michael has devoted a lot of his time thinking and writing about the implications of AI in the career and education landscapes. In this episode, we dive into some of the pressing questions around the future of AI; What jobs is AI going to take away? What skills should we be learning to remain competitive? Should AI be a part of the classroom? We discuss Michael’s opinions on college, his thoughts on critical thinking and his critiques on higher education’s lag in adopting technology and trends. Michael also shares his favorite generative AI tools and gives practical advice on how we can use AI to enhance our productivity and sharpen our thinking Chapters: 0:00 - Michael Ellsberg 4:30 - The genesis of Michael’s books 12:00 - Viewing yourself as the asset 15:30 - What are superskills? 17:00 - AI in the education space 24:00 - AI is changing copywriting 30:00 - What is the benefit of learning how to write with these tools at our disposal? 44:00 - How does the AI revolution compare to the biggest changes in history 57:30 - The future implications of AI in the field 1:07:00 - The future of AI in education 1:23:30 - What are the fundamental skills to obtain in the age of artificial intelligence 1:43:00 - Is learning to write still important? 1:47:00 - Using AI to sharpen your thinking 1:50:30 - What is critical thinking? 1:59:30 - Why does education take so long to catch up with technology and trends If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Resources Mentioned in this Episode: The Last Safe Investment The Education of Millionaires claude.ai Death of an Author - Aidan Marchine The Box - Marc Levinson What is it Like to Be a Bat? Breaking Smart - Venkatesh Rao Connect with Michael Ellsberg: Website | ellsberg.com Twitter | @MichaelEllsberg Facebook | Michael Ellsberg Books | The Last Safe Investment The Education of Millionaires Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | @hannahfrankman Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

Today I’m talking to Audrey Wisch. Audrey was a traditionally educated, classic straight-A student who eventually got into Stanford for her undergrad education. During covid, she started Curious Cardinals, a “side-hustle” that quickly turned into a full fledged education business that led her to dropping out of college. In this episode we talk about how she has built her business, how she thinks about providing mentorship and education to K-12 students, education in the digital age, her experiences at Stanford compared to her experiences with entrepreneurship and her overall perspective on how the education system has changed. Audrey brings so much energy and enthusiasm to this conversation and provides so much hope for the potential improvement of K-12 education in the years to come. Chapters:  0:00 - Audrey Wisch 6:30 - Audrey’s education experience 11:30 - Audrey’s experience at Stanford 16:00 - The genesis of Audrey’s start-up, Curious Cardinals 23:20 - Audrey’s personal experience with mentors 35:00 - Encouraging fire and curiosity in students 44:00 - The 3 tracks for learning in Curious Cardinals 49:00 - Audrey’s views on unschooling 56:00 - The difference between traditional and homeschooled students in Curious Cardinals 1:00:00 - How Audrey’s perception of education has changed 1:05:30 - Education in the digital age 1:13:00 - The value of college vs. learning through entrepreneurship 1:22:20 - The vision for Curious Cardinals 1:24:40 - The ideal fit for Curious Cardinals If You Enjoy This Show Please Subscribe and Give Us a 5-Star Rating ★★★★★ and Review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify Connect with Audrey Wisch & Curious Cardinals: website | curiouscardinals.com instagram | @curiouscardinals Linkedin | linkedin.com/company/curiouscardinals/ Connect with Hannah Frankman: Twitter | @hannahfrankman Website | http://hannahfrankman.com Follow Along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.