The Bid Picture with Bidemi Ologunde

Bidemi Ologunde, PhD, CICA
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The Bid Picture is a podcast about building a healthier relationship with technology and using it to live better. Host Bidemi Ologunde delivers three episodes a week: Tuesday quick-hit Briefs with practical frameworks, Thursday candid conversations with entrepreneurs and innovators solving real-world problems, and weekend deep-dive breakdowns of the biggest tech stories (from everyday devices to AI). Less noise, more clarity—so you can use tech wisely and move with intention.

  1. 473. Andrea D. Carter

    17H AGO

    473. Andrea D. Carter

    Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde sits down with researcher and writer Andrea D. Carter, a Belonging Expert, Organizational Scientist, Founder of Andrea Carter Consulting and creator of the Belonging First Methodology™, to explore her provocative idea that “the price of belonging is inconvenience,” and why she calls friction a form of social infrastructure. Why do loneliness, workplace toxicity, and declining emotional intelligence seem to be rising at the same time? What's the difference between belonging and fitting in, and why does it matter right now? Andrea breaks down her five "productive inconveniences" and shares practical, next-day scripts leaders can use to rebuild trust, connection, and healthier teams. You can also connect with her on Substack. Sponsors and partners: Promeed: 100% mulberry silk pillowcases and bedding that feel incredibly soft, stay breathable, and are naturally gentle on hair and skin. SurviveX: professional-grade FSA/HSA eligible first aid and preparedness kits designed in Virginia, USA and produced in an FDA-registered facility. Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas. eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents. Support the show

    58 min
  2. 472. The Brief - March 17, 2026

    2D AGO

    472. The Brief - March 17, 2026

    Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examines three major global signals from March 9 to March 15, 2026: the fragmentation of international diplomacy, the geopolitical shockwaves of the U.S.-Israel-Iran war, and the growing political impact of law, crime, and extremist violence. What happens when wars spread through shipping lanes, energy markets, and city streets at the same time? How are governments negotiating in the middle of crisis instead of after it? And what does history teach us about the danger of local events triggering global consequences? This episode connects the week's biggest developments into one clear picture. Sponsors and partners: Promeed: 100% mulberry silk pillowcases and bedding that feel incredibly soft, stay breathable, and are naturally gentle on hair and skin. SurviveX: professional-grade FSA/HSA eligible first aid and preparedness kits designed in Virginia, USA and produced in an FDA-registered facility. Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas. eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents. Support the show

    7 min
  3. 471. Inside America's Narcotics and Vice Crackdown

    4D AGO

    471. Inside America's Narcotics and Vice Crackdown

    Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examines the latest trends on narcotics and vice investigations across the United States. Why are fentanyl and meth still driving so many major cases even as overdose deaths decline? How are investigators connecting drug trafficking, commercial vice, and interstate networks? And what do recent enforcement patterns across dozens of states reveal about where these investigations may be headed next? Sponsors and partners: Promeed: 100% mulberry silk pillowcases and bedding that feel incredibly soft, stay breathable, and are naturally gentle on hair and skin. SurviveX: professional-grade FSA/HSA eligible first aid and preparedness kits designed in Virginia, USA and produced in an FDA-registered facility. Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas. eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents. Support the show

    13 min
  4. 470. Kirsten Karchmer

    MAR 12

    470. Kirsten Karchmer

    Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde sits down with Kirsten Karchmer, CEO of Conceivable, to explore how technology, behavioral science, and evidence-based integrative medicine are reshaping fertility care and women's health. How do you turn complex health data into simple daily action? Where can AI genuinely improve outcomes, and where does trust begin to break down? Kirsten shares her journey from becoming one of North America's first reproductive acupuncturists to building tech-enabled, more accessible solutions for women navigating the path to parenthood. You can also find Kirsten on TikTok: @yourfertilityexpert Sponsors and partners: Promeed: 100% mulberry silk pillowcases and bedding that feel incredibly soft, stay breathable, and are naturally gentle on hair and skin. SurviveX: professional-grade FSA/HSA eligible first aid and preparedness kits designed in Virginia, USA and produced in an FDA-registered facility. Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas. eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents. Support the show

    46 min
  5. 469. The Brief - March 10, 2026

    MAR 10

    469. The Brief - March 10, 2026

    Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde unpacks three global signals from the week of March 2 to March 8, 2026, spanning international relations, geopolitics, and law & crime. What happens when diplomacy becomes more transactional, geography starts driving power more than rhetoric, and governments begin blending criminal enforcement with national security? Bidemi also breaks down the latest U.S.-Israel-Iran war updates and asks what they reveal about leadership, energy markets, and the risk of wider escalation. Is the world entering a more fragmented, more coercive, and less predictable era? Sponsors and partners: Promeed: 100% mulberry silk pillowcases and bedding that feel incredibly soft, stay breathable, and are naturally gentle on hair and skin. SurviveX: professional-grade FSA/HSA eligible first aid and preparedness kits designed in Virginia, USA and produced in an FDA-registered facility. Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas. eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents. Support the show

    8 min
  6. 468. Prediction and Betting Markets

    MAR 8

    468. Prediction and Betting Markets

    Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde explores the rapid rise of prediction and betting markets, and why more people are suddenly treating odds as a serious signal about the future. What is driving their mainstream adoption now? Why are platforms moving beyond sports into politics, economics, and war-risk speculation? And when markets start pricing everything from championship games to the possibility of conflict with Iran, are they revealing collective intelligence, or just turning uncertainty into entertainment? Sponsors and partners: Promeed: 100% mulberry silk pillowcases and bedding that feel incredibly soft, stay breathable, and are naturally gentle on hair and skin. SurviveX: professional-grade FSA/HSA eligible first aid and preparedness kits designed in Virginia, USA and produced in an FDA-registered facility. Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas. eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents. Support the show

    23 min
  7. 467. JoJo Kalita

    MAR 5

    467. JoJo Kalita

    Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde sits down with JoJo Kalita, Vice President of Partnerships and ACTOverse at ACTO. JoJo is a tech leader with over a decade of experience across Operations, Customer Success, and now Partnerships, where she's helping shape the AI landscape through collaborations with global industry leaders, including work in life sciences and beyond. How do you build operational systems that drive efficiency without losing the human touch? What does "customer obsession" look like when your job is no longer customer-facing, but partnership-driven? And how can emotional intelligence turn mentorship into a ripple effect of real impact? JoJo shares the lessons behind her relationship-first leadership style, her approach to choosing the right partners, and how to leverage technology in ways that stay grounded in empathy, clarity, and outcomes. Sponsors and partners: Promeed: 100% mulberry silk pillowcases and bedding that feel incredibly soft, stay breathable, and are naturally gentle on hair and skin. SurviveX: professional-grade FSA/HSA eligible first aid and preparedness kits designed in Virginia, USA and produced in an FDA-registered facility. Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas. eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents. Support the show

    55 min
  8. 466. The Brief - March 3, 2026

    MAR 3

    466. The Brief - March 3, 2026

    Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde connects the dots between three fast-moving signals from Feb 23–Mar 1, 2026: a chokepoint-driven escalation in the US/Israel/Iran war, Europe's shift from "paper sanctions" to physical interdictions at sea, and the growing reality that grids and courtrooms are now battlegrounds. What does it mean when the Strait of Hormuz becomes a frontline? Are maritime seizures the new normal in sanctions enforcement, and what happens when states push back in the gray zone? Can international law and infrastructure strikes reshape alliances faster than diplomats can react? Plus: what should listeners watch next as markets, militaries, and legal institutions collide in real time? On the Bid Picture Podcast, I talk about big ideas, and Lembrih is one of them. Born from Ghanaian roots, Lembrih is building an ethical marketplace for Black and African artisans: makers of heritage-rich products often overlooked online. The vision is simple: shop consciously, empower communities, and share the stories behind the craft. Lembrih is live on Kickstarter now, and your pledge helps build the platform. Visit lembrih.com, or search “Lembrih” on Kickstarter. Sponsors and partners: Promeed: 100% mulberry silk pillowcases and bedding that feel incredibly soft, stay breathable, and are naturally gentle on hair and skin. SurviveX: professional-grade FSA/HSA eligible first aid and preparedness kits designed in Virginia, USA and produced in an FDA-registered facility. Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas. eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents. Support the show

    10 min
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The Bid Picture is a podcast about building a healthier relationship with technology and using it to live better. Host Bidemi Ologunde delivers three episodes a week: Tuesday quick-hit Briefs with practical frameworks, Thursday candid conversations with entrepreneurs and innovators solving real-world problems, and weekend deep-dive breakdowns of the biggest tech stories (from everyday devices to AI). Less noise, more clarity—so you can use tech wisely and move with intention.

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