Are we alone in this vast universe? The question has been pondered since the beginning of time, but it’s not the only one. The truth is that our universe is filled with innumerable mysteries that have yet to be encountered, much less solved. From planets to aliens, asteroids, galaxies, and so much in between, nothing is off-limits when it comes to space. It’s fascinating to think of the many facets and layers of discovery that our universe and the millions like it holds, one can’t help but stand back and look up at the stars in awe. Our guest today is a man who is at the forefront of research and exploration and putting the puzzle that is our universe together. Reinhard Genzel is a Nobel Prize winner and one of the world's foremost authorities in Experimental Astrophysics. Today, he joins us and shares insights into his past, present, and the way his research is impacting the future of our efforts to uncover the hidden mysteries of our universe.In this episode:(1:21) – Reinhard discusses his family history of physics.(5:00) – Reinhard comes to the realization that sports and studies can’t be done at a high level simultaneously.(9:48) – The valuable lessons he learned from Townes. (15:48) – Reinhart determines that staying at Berkley would stunt his growth. (21:41) – Working with the European Space Agency.(22:07) – Reinhard reveals he has no interest in visiting outer space. (27:55) – Reinhard discusses his biggest professional moments. (31:52) – Reinhard gives interesting tidbits on Black Holes. (40:39) – The Crawford Prize is awarded to Reinhart and his partner. (42:00) – Reinhard reminiscences about receiving the Nobel Prize call. (44:44) – The James Webb Telescope and evolving backwards in time. Our GuestReinhard Genzel is a Nobel Prize winner who focuses primarily on the field of Experimental Astrophysics. His research group studies the physical processes and the evolution of active galaxies and, in particular, their central regions. His work on black holes has made him one of the most respected voices on this phenomenon. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Bonn (FRG) in 1978. He came to Berkeley as a Miller Fellow in 1980 and joined the Physics Department faculty as Associate Professor in 1981. He left Berkeley in 1986 to become Director at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics in Munich (FRG), where he is also an Honorary Professor at the Ludwig-Maximilian University.Resources and LinksHawke Mediahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hawkemedia/https://www.instagram.com/hawkemedia/?hl=en https://hawkemedia.com/https://twitter.com/hawkemediahttps://www.facebook.com/hawkemedia/Reinhard Genzelhttps://www.mpg.de/463069/extraterrestrial-physics-genzelhttps://de.linkedin.com/in/reinhard-genzel-a3758b157 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are we alone in this vast universe? The question has been pondered since the beginning of time, but it’s not the only one. The truth is that our universe is filled with innumerable mysteries that have yet to be encountered, much less solved. From planets to aliens, asteroids, galaxies, and so much in between, nothing is off-limits when it comes to space. It’s fascinating to think of the many facets and layers of discovery that our universe and the millions like it holds. One can’t help but stand back and look up at the stars in awe. Our guest today is a man who is at the forefront of research and exploration and putting the puzzle that is our universe together. Reinhard Genzel is a Nobel Prize winner and one of the world's foremost authorities in Experimental Astrophysics. Today, he joins us and shares insights into his past and present, as well as the way his research is impacting the future of our efforts to uncover the hidden mysteries of our universe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During the early years, SEO was the gas that drove the Internet engine. If you wanted your website or your business to go anywhere, the only way it could move was with the proper SEO strategy. It’s not as important as it once was, but there was a time when keyword placement, rankings, taglines, and on and on, were all part of a successful online effort. They were essential and no one was more connected to those things and how to leverage them than today’s guest. Rand Fishkin is considered by most to be one of the pre-eminent voices in SEO. He built an incredible business that focused on this service, walked away, and built SparkToro, an audience research software entity, which is moving in that same direction. He’s currently the Co-Founder and CEO of SparkToro and joins us to share interesting insights into his business journey, where he got things wrong, what he learned, and how he’s using those things in his current business, working each day to get business and life right. It’s not all about money, it’s about passion and finding your definition of success!In this episode:(3:51) – Rand talks about what he wanted to do when he grew up. (8:10) – Realizes he loves visual arts, but that’s not where his talent resides. (12:35) – Rand discusses why he was so passionate about SEO. (20:30) – Rand outlines the debt snowball his business was facing.(24:00) – Not all entrepreneurs have a safety net. (29:49) – Human and professional relationships are built on vulnerability. (34:32) – Advice to people looking to be tech entrepreneurs. (42:30) – Rand leaves Moz and suffers from depression.(47:20) – Balance in business and life, without assumptions driving you. (50:55) – Be brave enough to define success for yourself, on your terms. (52:20) – The importance of finding happiness in what you do.Our GuestRand Fishkin is the Co-Founder and CEO of SparkToro, the makers of fine audience research software. He’s dedicated his professional life to helping people do better marketing through his writing, videos, speaking, and his book, Lost and Founder. When Rand’s not working, he’s usually cooking a fancy meal for the love of his life, author Geraldine DeRuiter. If you bribe him with great pasta or fancy cocktails, he’ll pull back the curtain on big tech’s dark secrets.Resources and LinksHawke Mediahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hawkemedia/https://www.instagram.com/hawkemedia/?hl=en https://hawkemedia.com/https://twitter.com/hawkemediahttps://www.facebook.com/hawkemedia/Rank Fishkinhttps://sparktoro.com/team/randhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/randfishkin/https://www.instagram.com/randderuiter/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/randfish Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During the early years, SEO was the gas that drove the Internet engine. If you wanted your website or your business to go anywhere, the only way it could move was with the proper SEO strategy. It’s not as important as it once was, but there was a time when keyword placement, rankings, taglines, and on and on, were all part of a successful online effort. They were essential and no one was more connected to those things and how to leverage them than today’s guest. Rand Fishkin is considered by most to be one of the pre-eminent voices in SEO. He built an incredible business that focused on this service, walked away, and built SparkToro, an audience research software entity, which is moving in that same direction. He’s currently the Co-Founder and CEO of SparkToro and joins us to share interesting insights into his business journey, where he got things wrong, what he learned, and how he’s using those things in his current business, working each day to get business and life right. It’s not all about money, it’s about passion and finding your definition of success! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jon Levy, a behavioral scientist and New York Times bestselling author, joins the conversation to share his journey in understanding human connection and influence. He reflects on overcoming dyslexia and the pivotal lessons from early entrepreneurial failures. Delving into the magic of unique dining experiences that foster personal growth, he highlights the psychology behind trust and connection in the workplace. Levy emphasizes that success often stems from specializing in what you do best, and you don’t need everything figured out to make an impact.

Have you ever looked at someone living in a big home, driving a nice car, with a picket fence, perfect kids, and on and on? Everyone has done this a time or two and wondered how that person figured it all out. Well, here’s the truth of it all; they didn’t. They just learned a valuable lesson about focusing on the one area they were great at and making the most of it. That’s how they made it and, on the surface, at least, appear to be getting it all just right. Our guest today is Jon Levy and he’s one incredible man. He’s an author and a person who has done amazing work and research, seeking to understand why people engage and quite simply, what makes us all tick! He’s an innovator and a connector in the truest sense of the term, and today, he shares some of his past struggles and the successes that have made him one of the most in-demand business minds in the world today! If connecting with people and moving forward is one of the challenges standing in front of you, grab a seat and listen to this episode, as Jon shares some of the most powerful insights you’ll ever hear! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Birth control is a hot-button issue in our nation. With politicians going back and forth trying to determine who has a right to a woman’s body, this appears to be an argument that will continue to rage on for many years to come. But here’s the thing: no matter what politicians decide, a woman still needs to have a clear understanding of what’s going on with her body.Our guest today is a woman who understands the importance of women and their bodies, especially as it relates to fertility and birth control. Elina Berglund is a renowned Particle Physicist, member of a Nobel Prize-winning team, and founder of Natural Cycles. Natural Cycles is an innovative fertility app with over 3 million users worldwide. Today, Elina will share her journey through science that led her down this powerful, life-changing path of entrepreneurship that is truly impacting women throughout the globe. In a world that tosses around the title innovator far too frequently, sit down and enjoy this conversation with a woman who has earned that esteemed moniker!In this episode:(2:04) – At the age of five, Elina knew she wanted to be a physicist. (4:16) – How Elina moved out of her comfort zone of only wanting to be a physicist. (4:34) – Elina always followed a passion, not a career.(11:31) – Transitioning into full-time entrepreneurship.(13:51) – The challenge of working in isolation. (18:12) – The company is growing with over 3 million current users. (18:35) – Elina discusses the current milestones the company is achieving. (21:06) – Advice from Elina about chasing your dreams. Our GuestElina Berglund is the Co-Founder of Natural Cycles, a fertility-tracking application that entered the market in 2013. A native of Sweden, Berglund, an engineering physicist, completed her PhD at CERN. It was there that she began searching for the elusive Higgs boson particle. In 2012, following the discovery of the Higgs boson and being part of the team awarded the Nobel Prize for that feat, Berglund started to focus on family life, and it was during that time that she began seeking alternative contraceptive pill options. She created a powerful algorithm, used to identify the fertile window in a woman’s cycle, which led to the path of entrepreneurship she is on today. To date, Natural Cycles is used by over 3 million people in over 200 countries, proving that Berglund is a true difference maker.Resources and LinksHawke Mediahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hawkemedia/https://www.instagram.com/hawkemedia/?hl=en https://hawkemedia.com/https://twitter.com/hawkemediahttps://www.facebook.com/hawkemedia/Elina Berglundhttps://www.naturalcycles.com/https://www.instagram.com/elinascherwitzl/https://www.linkedin.com/in/elina-berglund-scherwitzl-43b68331/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Birth control is a hot-button issue in our nation. With politicians going back and forth trying to determine who has a right to a woman’s body, this appears to be an argument that will continue to rage on for many years to come. But here’s the thing: no matter what politicians decide, a woman still needs to have a clear understanding of what’s going on with her body. Because at the end of every single day, that body still belongs to her.Our guest today is a woman who understands the importance of women and their bodies, especially as it relates to fertility and birth control. Elina Berglund is a renowned Particle Physicist, member of a Nobel Prize-winning team, and founder of Natural Cycles. Natural Cycles is an innovative fertility app with over 3 million users worldwide. Today, Elina will share her journey through science that led her down this powerful, life-changing path of entrepreneurship that is truly impacting women throughout the globe. In a world that tosses around the title innovator far too frequently, sit down and enjoy this conversation with a woman who has earned that esteemed moniker! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sports is woven into the fabric of American culture and no sport resonates more deeply than football. From Thursday to Monday, fans sit enraptured in front of television sets or fill large, raucous stadiums hoping to cheer their favorite team on to victory. Here’s the part that escapes the fans, before any of those games appear on television, stadiums are full, or games are won, a lot of business has to happen. Strategic business dealings and years of planning that yield desired results don’t just happen. It takes visionaries and leaders to bring it all together and make a team a success. Today, we're joined by Kevin Demoff, COO of the Los Angeles Rams, who brings firsthand insight into building a successful NFL franchise. His journey inspires us to pursue our dreams relentlessly. Tune in and get ready to step off the sidelines and into the game of life!In this episode(1:00) – Kevin discloses the unique way he learned how to read. (4:41) – Reality check comes for Kevin in college.(10:02) – The AOL Experience that opened his eyes. (12:06) – The leap of faith that leads to a life in football. (16:11) – Kevin chooses to go to business school and work for Tampa Bay. (20:00) – The Rams call and Kevin gets the itch to move again.(25:00) – Stan Kroenke purchases the Rams in 2009.(30:35) – The realities of why a sports franchise moves. (35:43) – Working hard to make the Los Angeles Rams one of the greatest sports brands in the world. (40:00) – The challenge of turning Los Angeles into a football market again. (44:44) – Your next job should scare you. If it doesn’t, it’s not worth the leap. (47:07) – The value of learning from your low points is discussed. Our GuestKevin Demoff is the Chief Operating Officer of the NFL team Los Angeles Rams. Since joining the team in 2009, Demoff has been responsible for re-organizing the club's business efforts with a focus on delivering a better overall experience for Rams fans and increasing the club's presence in the community. His tireless dedication to community engagement will continue to set the tone for the organization as it looks to become part of the fabric of the greater Los Angeles region.Resources and LinksHawke Mediahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/hawkemedia/https://www.instagram.com/hawkemedia/?hl=en https://hawkemedia.com/https://twitter.com/hawkemediahttps://www.facebook.com/hawkemedia/Kevin Demoffhttps://www.therams.com/team/front-office-roster/kevin-demoffhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-demoff-02a44631https://twitter.com/kdemoff?lang=en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sports is woven into the fabric of American culture and no sport resonates more deeply than football. From Thursday to Monday, fans sit enraptured in front of television sets or fill large, raucous stadiums hoping to cheer their favorite team on to victory. Here’s the part that escapes the fans … before any of those games appear on television, stadiums are full, or games are won, a lot of business has to happen. Strategic business dealings and years of planning that yield desired results don’t just happen. It takes visionaries and leaders to bring it all together and make a team a success. Our guest today is a man who knows all about what it takes to build a successful NFL franchise. Kevin Demoff has built a career in the sport our nation loves by doing the hard work behind the scenes that makes Sundays a joy for so many. He’s the COO of the Los Angeles Rams and today, he stops by to share his incredible journey. It’s an incredible conversation that will inspire you to boldly pursue your dreams and make them … realities. Hey, if you’ve been standing on the sidelines of life, it’s time for you to get in the game. Listening to this episode will surely get you fired up and ready to give it, whatever it is, your all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.