Skipper

Alex Wellisch
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Podcast Skipper

Skipper is a podcast about finding your passion and pursuing it. Through listening to the experiences and advice of adults who have been through that process, I hope to inspire my listeners to find what it is that they are passionate about. I hope you become the skipper of your own life boat, and steer it with a clear path to your life goal. Enjoy!

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  1. 22.10.2020

    Dr. Claire Sterk: 20th President of Emory University

    On this episode of Skipper, I speak with Dr. Claire Sterk. Before stepping down just last year, Sterk served as the 20th president of Emory University, a prestigious private research university located in Atlanta, Georgia. Sterk is also the Charles Candler professor of Public Health at Emory. For the past two decades, Sterk has served as a social scientist, academic leader, and administrator at Emory. Prior to becoming president in 2016, Sterk served as the university's Provost and Executive ...

    40 Min.

  2. 08.10.2020

    Sid Banerjee: Co-founder and Executive Chairman of Clarabridge

    On this weeks episode I'm joined by Sid Banerjee. Banerjee is the Founder and Vice Chairman of Clarabridge, a company that specializes in using AI-powered text and speech analytics, to enable brands to extract insights from customer interactions in order to grow sales, ensure compliance and increase operational efficiencies. The company has raised close to $119 million in funding across six rounds, including an $80 million investment in 2013 . Sid provides executive leadership and strategic d...

    42 Min.

  3. 01.10.2020

    Russell Shaw: The Path to Education

    On this episode of Skipper, I speak with Russell Shaw, head of school at Georgetown Day School (GDS). GDS is considered to be one of the top high schools in the US and is consistently placed in the top 35 high schools nationally. Having studied at Yale University and receiving a Klingenstein Fellowship from Columbia University's Teachers College, Russell is an experienced professional in the world of education.Russell speaks on his journey to GDS, the things he learned along the way, and advi...

    31 Min.

  4. 24.09.2020

    Dr. Jack Flyer: Cardiologist and Entrepreneur

    In this episode I speak with Dr. Jack Flyer, a cardiologist and entrepreneur. Previously the Chief Resident at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Jack is the founder and managing partner of Cardiocare, a progressive cardiology practice with a focus on preventative care. He received his Bachelor of Arts from Cornell University, Medical Doctorate from Duke University, and Masters in Business Administration from Columbia University. In this episode Jack discusses the things he loves ab...

    35 Min.

  5. 17.09.2020

    Jeff Grass: CEO and Co-Founder PayMyBills.com, buySAFE, LiveSafe, and Hungry Marketplace

    On this weeks episode I'm joined by Jeff Grass. Grass is the CEO and co-founder of HUNGRY Marketplace, a business meant to disrupt the catering market. Through the company's platform, catering is done through individual chef's as opposed to restaurants, changing the catering game for good. In a recent round of fundraising, HUNGRY marketplace raised $20million with a $100 million dollar valuation. Notable investors include Jay-Z, Usher, Kevin Hart, and several NFL players. Prior to Hungry, Gra...

    32 Min.

  6. 10.09.2020

    Pati Jinich: Emmy Nominated Chef and TV Host

    In this episode of Skipper, I speak with Pati Jinich, award winning Chef and TV host. Pati's show, Pati's Mexican Table, is aired on PBS and Amazon Prime to approximately 28 million viewers in the US alone. The show has received three daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Culinary Host (2x) and Outstanding Culinary Series. The show has also won three James Beard Awards for Best Culinary Television program (2x) and for Outstanding Personality/TV Host. She is also the author of two coo...

    30 Min.

  7. 03.09.2020

    Brad Linde: Jazz, Passion, and Improvisation

    In this episode of Skipper, I speak with Brad Linde, professional Jazz saxophonist and teacher. Brad has worked with some of the greatest names in Jazz including Lee Konitz, Freddie Redd, Barry Harris, Ted Brown, Wadada Leo Smith, Ran Blake, and Matt Wilson. He is also the founder of the Bohemian Caverns Jazz Orchestra and other small bands which he leads. In this episode, Brad speaks on his passion for music and what inspired him to pursue it full time. He discusses the power of improvisatio...

    37 Min.

  8. 27.08.2020

    Jeffrey Goldberg: Editor In-Chief of The Atlantic

    On this episode of Skipper, I speak with Jeffrey Goldberg, Editor In-Chief of The Atlantic magazine. In addition to his current role as editor, Jeffrey is an award winning reporter and author. His 2006 book entitled Prisoners: A Story of Friendship and Terror, was hailed as one of the best books of 2006 by multiple publications including the LA Times, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Jeffrey's journalism has secured him many accolades including the Magazine Award for Reporting for...

    40 Min.

  9. 20.08.2020

    Abby Greensfelder: Entrepreneur, CEO, and Producer involved in Shows including Planet Earth, Deadliest Catch, MythBusters, and The Last Alaskans

    On this second inaugural episode of Skipper, I speak with Abby Greensfelder. Greensefelder is the founder and CEO of Everywoman Studios, a purpose-built media company whose mission is to tell female-focused stories that might not otherwise be told, and that can have a positive impact on our culture.Everywoman Studios is Greensfelder’s second entrepreneurial venture. She is also a co-founder of Half Yard Productions, an award-winning production company specializing in non-fiction series and do...

    44 Min.

  10. 20.08.2020

    Randy Street: New York Times Best Selling Author and Managing Partner at ghSMART

    On this inaugural episode of Skipper (1/2), I'm joined by Randy Street. Randy is a New York Times best selling author and a managing partner at ghSMART, a leadership advisory firm whose mission is to help great leaders amplify their positive impact on the world. As managing partner, Randy works with top level executives, boards, and presidents to help them lead their companies and organizations to success through their hiring process. In 2008, Randy co-authored Who: The A Method For Hiring. T...

    44 Min.

  11. 29.06.2020

    Introduction

    Welcome to Skipper! In this introduction episode, I outline what I hope to accomplish through the podcast and why I began the project in the first place. I go into depth on what a typical episode will look like and some of the types of people I will be hosting on the show. Enjoy!

    2 Min.

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Skipper is a podcast about finding your passion and pursuing it. Through listening to the experiences and advice of adults who have been through that process, I hope to inspire my listeners to find what it is that they are passionate about. I hope you become the skipper of your own life boat, and steer it with a clear path to your life goal. Enjoy!

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  • Erstellt von
    Alex Wellisch
  • Jahre aktiv
    2020
  • Folgen
    11
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