BOLDER AND WISER with Peter Wang and Michelle Kraemer

Peter Wang and Michelle Kraemer
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The BOLDER & WISER podcast celebrates the messy growth journey and shares hard-earned wisdom from makers worldwide. The B&W Podcast is based on the belief that 1) we are all work in progress, no matter where we are in life, 2) wisdom comes from honest reflections on our own journey, and 3) so much wisdom is buried in stories unshared. Our first season highlights a wide range of unique operators that are leaders in their fields: from a Ukrainian jewelry entrepreneur, Head of audio at Adobe, to an Israeli founder of a billion-dollar company, design leader, leadership coach, personal finance le

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  1. Risks Worth Taking: Lessons from Lukas Haynes, Founder of Leveraged Philanthropy

    2月5日

    Risks Worth Taking: Lessons from Lukas Haynes, Founder of Leveraged Philanthropy

    In this episode, we welcome Lukas Haynes, a seasoned philanthropist and advisor with a rich background in politics, impact investing, and charitable giving. Lukas shares insights from his extensive career, including his time as the CEO of the David Rockefeller Fund and his early roles with Oxfam and the US Department of State. He discusses key inflection points, such as transitioning from academia to hands-on humanitarian work and leaving a stable foundation role to start his advisory practice. He also opens up about personal challenges and loss and how vulnerability has shaped his professional and personal journey. Lukas emphasizes taking risks, following one's instincts, and finding fulfillment through meaningful work. The conversation is a profound exploration of resilience, adaptation, and the pursuit of impact through various forms of capital. 🔗 ENGAGE WITH MICHELLE KRAEMER Interested in Coaching? Reach out to schedule a consultation: https://michellekraemercoaching.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlkraemer/ 🔗 FOLLOW PETER WANG LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuchunwang/ 🔗 WORK WITH LEVERAGED PHILANTHROPY https://www.lphilanthropy.com ⌚️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction and Guest Background 02:07 Early Career and Taking Risks 03:42 Oxfam and Academic Challenges 10:51 Speech Writing for Madeline Albright 15:53 Transition to Philanthropy 22:34 Personal Loss and Professional Growth 29:27 Current Work and Reflections on Success 34:56 Advice and Recommendations

    41 分鐘
  2. The Art of Possibility: Lessons from Gap alum and Rocksbox President Allison Vigil

    20/11/2024

    The Art of Possibility: Lessons from Gap alum and Rocksbox President Allison Vigil

    In this episode of the Builder and Wiser podcast, hosts Michelle Kramer and Peter Wang are joined by Alison Vigil, President of Rocksbox, a fashion jewelry destination. Alison shares her journey, from her early life in Saratoga, California, influenced by her father's entrepreneurial spirit, to her career trajectory in retail with notable brands like Gap and Fab Kids. She discusses her transition from consulting to retail, the challenges and rewards of working in startup environments, and how curiosity has driven her success. Alison also offers insights on leading with empathy, the dynamic nature of retail, and the importance of alignment with personal values in defining success. She concludes by emphasizing the significance of creating space for growth, both in her professional role and as a parent. Tune in to learn from Allison’s vast experiences and her wisdom on the future of retail. 🔗 ENGAGE WITH MICHELLE KRAEMER Interested in Coaching? Reach out to schedule consultation: https://michellekraemercoaching.com/ Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlkraemer/ 🔗 FOLLOW PETER WANG LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuchunwang/ 🔗 FOLLOW ALLISON VIGIL LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-vigil-65419b1/ ⌚️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to the Bolder and Wiser Podcast 01:00 Allison Vigil's Early Life and Influences 03:47 Career Beginnings and Transition to Retail 06:36 Insights and Challenges in Retail 11:51 Leadership and Empathy in Business 17:58 The Rocksbox Pivot and Retail Innovations 34:35 Personal Reflections and Defining Success 39:30 Conclusion and Staying Connected

    40 分鐘
  3. Coffee, Culture, Courage: The Untold Story of Starbucks' First Employee Dawn Pinaud

    16/07/2024

    Coffee, Culture, Courage: The Untold Story of Starbucks' First Employee Dawn Pinaud

    In our second episode of the 'Bolder and Wiser' podcast, we are joined by Dawn Pinaud, coffeepreneur and the first employee of Starbucks working under Howard Schultz. Dawn shares her incredible journey from opening the first Starbucks beverage store in downtown Seattle to her latest venture, a new cafe on Whidbey Island focusing on the best ingredients. A few nuggets of wisdom: 1. Being on the field (or behind the coffee bar) with your employees can greatly impact your team's experience. They’ll tell you everything that works and doesn’t work if you are in the trenches with them. 2. Overreliance on customization can be a source of stress for employees who face time pressure to deliver products and services. 3. You know you’re doing something right when your staff brings friends and family to their workplace. 4. Transparency can be a powerful business and retention driver. Being open about the numbers means staff members know what’s working and what constraints you’re operating under. 5. Say yes more than you say no to opportunities for growth, especially at the beginning of your career. Raise your hand if you want to move up. Don’t just sit there and be quiet. 6. Fun will get you a long way. Invest in fun to bring your team together, and don’t undervalue the relationship between fun and productivity. She shares stories from Starbucks’ early days, being fearless and centering the employee experience to deliver a great customer experience. Grab a cup of coffee and join us for an unforgettable conversation that explores the power of transparency, fun, and connection, making a business feel small as you scale up, and the importance of not compromising on quality. 🔗 ENGAGE WITH MICHELLE KRAEMER Interested in Coaching? Reach out to schedule consultation: https://michellekraemercoaching.com/ Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlkraemer/ 🔗 FOLLOW PETER WANG LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuchunwang/ 🔗 CONNECT WITH DAWN PINAUD https://www.dawnpinaud.coffee/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coffeeatdawnco/ Shop Coffee at Dawn wholesale products: https://www.faire.com/brand/b_2fmve7mmje ⌚️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction to the Bold and Wiser Podcast 00:08 Meet Dawn Pinot: Starbucks' First Employee 00:46 The Early Days of Starbucks 05:25 Challenges and Changes at Starbucks 11:03 Creating a Positive Work Culture 29:21 Transparency and Team Management 34:33 Transforming Lives Through Coffee 34:50 Building a Dedicated Team 35:57 Managing Multiple Stores 40:07 Prioritizing Quality Over Cost 52:34 The Importance of Work-Life Balance 57:52 Final Thoughts and Advice

    1 小時 4 分鐘
  4. Philip Wang: Michelin Stars, Accidental Calling, Leadership vs. Authority, The Infinite Mindset

    06/06/2024

    Philip Wang: Michelin Stars, Accidental Calling, Leadership vs. Authority, The Infinite Mindset

    In our first IRL episode of the 'Bolder and Wiser' podcast, we sat down with award-winning chef and culinary operations leader Philip Wang in his kitchen in San Francisco. With an impressive career spanning Michelin-starred restaurants across the U.S. and high-profile roles at Airbnb and Meta, Philip shares his journey from struggling with academics to excelling in the culinary and business world. A few nuggets of wisdom:Not judging yourself by what you hear other people talking about: m...

    47 分鐘

  5. 16/05/2024

    Announcing Bolder & Wiser Podcast with Leadership & Performance Coach Michelle Kraemer

    In this episode of the rebranded 'Bolder and Wiser' podcast, I am excited to introduce Michelle Kraemer as a co-host.1. Introducing Bolder and Wiser:Hello! We are Peter Wang, a former tech executive and entrepreneur, and Michelle Kraemer, a tech and media executive turned leadership coach. We are friends and former co-workers who reconnected after 13 years to launch a new incarnation of the podcast, Bolder and Wiser.Inspired by the idea that we are all works and progress and that the north st...

    29 分鐘
  6. Kompoocha: from garage to brewery, purpose & resilience, changing the kombucha game

    05/02/2024

    Kompoocha: from garage to brewery, purpose & resilience, changing the kombucha game

    After a six-month hiatus from the podcast to focus on our water brand, we are thrilled to be back! In our very first in-person episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Victoria and Christian, the co-founders of the first Kombucha brewery in Temecula, CA.Victoria's journey with Kompoocha began in her parents’ garage during the COVID-19 pandemic as a response to her own health issues. Combining her passion for saving dogs with Christian's unwavering dedication and love, Kompoocha has ev...

    1 小時 7 分鐘
  7. Tom White: Embracing tourette; joy of gratitude, kintusgi, and faith

    31/08/2023

    Tom White: Embracing tourette; joy of gratitude, kintusgi, and faith

    Tom White was diagnosed with Tourette's at the age of 9, Tom learned to face adversity and embrace the curse and the gift. Tom is the author of a newsletter called White Noise. He runs a writing consultancy and is also an angel investor.Tom is a deep thinker and a man of many quotes—from CS Lewis to Jim Carey, E.L. Doctorow, E.O. Wilson, J. R. Tolkien, Mark Twain, Richard Feynman, and many more.We talked aboutWhy life is more like golf than tennisGoodhart’s Law: “If a metric becomes the ...

    1 小時 11 分鐘
  8. Josh Brewer: The untold story of Abstract, fear vs. love, presently perfect with Josh Brewer

    08/08/2023

    Josh Brewer: The untold story of Abstract, fear vs. love, presently perfect with Josh Brewer

    What would you want to be remembered for? This is a question I asked Josh Brewer, founder of Abstract, the first version-control platform for Sketch, a popular design tool that overtook Photoshop back around 2015.In this deeply personal episode of the WORK IN PROGRESS Podcast, Josh recounts the fascinating origin story, tracing all the way back to the chaotic Twitter days. When Abstract launched in 2017, it went from zero to $1M in ARR in just 4 months.A few nuggets of wisdom:On struggling wi...

    1 小時 18 分鐘
  9. Allison Krausman: design leadership, there is a doc for that, no stupid questions

    21/07/2023

    Allison Krausman: design leadership, there is a doc for that, no stupid questions

    I'm joined by Allison Krausman, a product design leader, and a friend. We had the good fortune of collaborating for 3+ years at BuzzFeed.Allison shared her 13-year journey from college application rejections to navigating the wild wild west of BuzzFeed.We dived into how she honed her craft as a designer to become an effective coach, the power of a writing culture, how to build trust with questions, how to reframe failures, and why mentorship is a must.

    54 分鐘
  10. Ro$$ Mac: building wealth, pay your future self first, 50/30/20 rule, gaming credit score

    06/07/2023

    Ro$$ Mac: building wealth, pay your future self first, 50/30/20 rule, gaming credit score

    Ross Mac of Maconomics shared truth bombs about changing our collective mind about and relationship with money: use it as a tool to build wealth, why the conventional wisdom of saving isn't enough, how to talk with kids about money, and building good habits so we can reap the rewards of our discipline.🔗 FOLLOW RO$$IG: https://www.instagram.com/imrossmac/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maconomicsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RossMacLinkedIn: Twitter: https://twitter.com/imrossmacThe M...

    1 小時 3 分鐘
  11. John Costango: making changes at 50, realizing your true potential, developing your toolkit

    23/06/2023

    John Costango: making changes at 50, realizing your true potential, developing your toolkit

    In episode 2 of the Work-In-Progress Podcast, I sat down with my friend, John Costango, now an executive coach after 20 years as a successful Wall Street executive.JOHN COSTANGOhttps://www.aconnectedcoach.com/John@AConnectedCoach.com⌚️ TIMESTAMPS00:40 Early life and education08:59 Life goals12:00 Teacher to Wall Street17:21 Finding opportunities in difficult situations24:46 Citigroup and the financial crisis32:15 Importance of curiosity and seeing the Bigger Picture37:53 Developing your toolk...

    1 小時 6 分鐘
  12. Mark Webster: Future of Audio @ Adobe, Power of Parasocial, Starter Acquisition

    01/06/2023

    Mark Webster: Future of Audio @ Adobe, Power of Parasocial, Starter Acquisition

    In this inaugural episode of the Work-In-Progress Podcast, I talked to my good friend, Mark Webster, who, through the combination of creativity, hackathon marathons, and his second baby SaySpring, ended up leading audio products at Adobe.⌚️ TIMESTAMPS01:43 From Marketing to Tech04:46 Family Dynamics and Work Ethic09:41 Being the Middle Child11:25 Serial Hackathons16:09 Getting into TechStars17:21 Building SideTour19:31 Lunch with a Wall Street Banker Turned Monk25:53 The story of SideTour giv...

    1 小時 34 分鐘
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The BOLDER & WISER podcast celebrates the messy growth journey and shares hard-earned wisdom from makers worldwide. The B&W Podcast is based on the belief that 1) we are all work in progress, no matter where we are in life, 2) wisdom comes from honest reflections on our own journey, and 3) so much wisdom is buried in stories unshared. Our first season highlights a wide range of unique operators that are leaders in their fields: from a Ukrainian jewelry entrepreneur, Head of audio at Adobe, to an Israeli founder of a billion-dollar company, design leader, leadership coach, personal finance le

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