How'd You Learn To

Kerry O'Brien and Lauren Raham

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How'd You Learn To

Lauren and Kerry were curious: how do experts become experts? Each episode of this podcast features an expert in a unique field -- Beekeeper! Magician! Tea Sommelier! -- discussing the highs and lows of their learning journey to mastery.

18 DEC

How'd You Learn To Rap? with Peter Joynt a.k.a The Joynt

This the story of a rapper with a stutter. Peter Joynt was a punk rock kid with a speech impediment who discovered hip-hop through his older brother. He quickly realized that his stutter disappeared when he was rapping, and the lessons learned in speech therapy helped him craft thoughtful and engaging rhymes. Today, he's a public speaker and prolific artist who spreads positivity and resilience all over Canada. Along the way, he dealt with industry rejection, bullying, and more. Hear how he overcame these and other obstacles on his learning journey on this double-sized episode!

41 min
11 DEC

How'd You Learn To Farm? with Ryan Drudge & Sarah Jones of Easthope Market Garden

What happens to the learning process when you only evaluate the results...not the process? Ryan and Sarah took on farming after a personal health journey helped them realize the benefits of organic food. Since then they've learned that farming isn't just growing veggies; it's carpentry, marketing, finance, and even a little bit of ornithology! Dive in for more on how they measure success in a learning journey, what keeps them motivated, and how their community has helped the gain the skills and knowledge they need to succeed.

29 min
4 DEC

How'd You Learn To Be a Wine Sommelier? with Wes Klassen

How do you learn a storied craft like wine tasting without losing your unique perspective? Wes Klassen learned about wine by necessity, but quickly discovered his passion for making this traditionally stuffy craft accessible to everyone. We talk about what the craft is, how to overcome the fear of it, and the importance of always having something new to learn.

27 min
27 NOV

How'd You Learn to DJ? with Natalie 'NATMAC' McCormack

Is DJing a creative process...or a technological one? It's both, of course. In this episode, you'll hear about how Natalie 'NATMAC" McCormack blended the power of music with a technological fascination. If you've ever felt blocked by uncooperative technology, unsure of whether you should trust your gut, or fatigued by failure, NATMAC's learning journey will give you tips, pointers and encouragement to navigate yours!

26 min
20 NOV

How'd You Learn To Run? with Lily Gilbert

What do you need to learn to move from hobby to habit? Lily went from running to fill time during the pandemic to running a half-marathon. Along the way, she learned how to hurdle (pun intended) imposter syndrome, sprained ankles, and soggy peach rings. Hear about how to leverage your intrinsic motivation, the importance of goals, and more here!

24 min
13 NOV

How'd You Learn to Facilitate? with Catarina Haber

How do you learn a skill without practicing? Facilitation is a unique craft that you have to learn as you do it. Join Business Casual's Catarina Haber as she talks about her journey working without a net, finding out what facilitation is all about, and some of the key practices that have made her an in-demand facilitator.

29 min
20/12/2023

How'd You Learn to Meditate? with Nova Nicole

Unlike other skills we’ve talked about, people tend to seek out meditation when things aren’t going well. Nova Nicole was no different. The high-pressure world of hip hop had led her to therapy, which led her to formal meditation…which she thought would require her to change everything about herself. Join us to learn how meditation integrated with her life, how to embrace a beginner’s mindset, and the secret to overcoming your “mind monkey”.

27 min
18/12/2023

How'd You Learn to Perform Magic? with Ademola Adelakun

Have you ever made a mistake in front of a crowd? Do you think about it all the time? Ademola learned magic because he wanted an easy way to build connections with other people. And while he certainly got that, he also learned the value of improvisation, the necessity of persistence, and that we remember our mistakes much longer than others do. If you’ve got a mistake that’s been burning up your memory for months, or even years, that memory is keeping you from learning; this episode is a must-listen for you.

21 min

TRAILER

Welcome to How'd You Learn To!

This quick intro tells you everything you need to know about why we started the show. Looking forward to journeying with you!

13/11/2023

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Lauren and Kerry were curious: how do experts become experts? Each episode of this podcast features an expert in a unique field -- Beekeeper! Magician! Tea Sommelier! -- discussing the highs and lows of their learning journey to mastery.

Creator

Kerry O'Brien and Lauren Raham
Years Active

2023 - 2024
Episodes

17
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Kerry O'Brien and Lauren Raham
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How'd You Learn To