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Luminate: Navigating the Unknown Through Creative Leadership Schmidt Associates
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From navigating everyday team operations to carrying maximum impact in the boardroom, visionary leaders have used their experiences to create success. Listen to Luminate: Navigating the Unknown Through Creative Leadership as the Schmidt Associates’ team speaks with executives and leadership experts to uncover their achievements, watershed moments, and the turning points that have shaped their careers. Along the way, you’ll hear about their influences, discover what it takes to build strength and stability at the top, and learn lessons anyone in business can appreciate.
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Episode 22: Investing in Communities, Transforming Lives: The Leadership Story of Christamore House CEO La'Toya Pitts
Join Host Sarah Hempstead and Christamore House CEO La’Toya Pitts for an enlightening conversation on creative leadership. A driving force in the Haughville and Near Westside neighborhoods of Indianapolis, La’Toya has spearheaded efforts to provide child and youth educational services, senior programming, and life skills training to shape residents into community contributors. Learn how Christamore House professionally shaped La’Toya and how it has added to her leadership track and...
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Episode 21: Empowering Student Futures: Dr. Dottie King on Shaping a Student-Centric Culture in Higher Education
Join host Sarah Hempstead for Luminate: Navigating the Unknown Through Creative Leadership as she interviews Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) President and CEO Dr. Dottie King. Since stepping into her role, Dr. King has advocated for Indiana’s 29 private, non-profit colleges and universities, drawing on her experiences as a professor and administrator. With a storied career that includes transforming Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College through significant campus developments, Dr. King shares...
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Episode 20: Revolutionizing Indy: Leonard Hoops' Creative Blueprint for Convention Success
Travel with us into the visionary world of Leonard Hoops, the president, and CEO of Visit Indy, and the driving force behind transforming Indianapolis into America’s top convention destination. From his Trinidadian roots to his rise in Indianapolis’ growing tourism industry, Leonard’s creative leadership and strategic vision have not only elevated the city on the convention map but have also cultivated a vibrant ecosystem, contributing to a nearly $6B boom.In this episode, Leonard shares his ...
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The Art of Airborne Leadership with Mario Rodriguez
Embark on an intimate exploration of leadership and perseverance with Mario Rodriguez, the visionary leader at the Indianapolis Airport Authority. His tale, a tapestry woven from his parents' daring escape from Cuba and their indomitable spirit to triumph in a foreign land, is nothing short of cinematic. As we chat with Mario, you'll experience the vibrant streets of Miami, where his family's dreams were recast amidst the city's cultural mosaic. His mother's reinvention as an attorney and his...
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Advocating For Art: A Leadership Conversation with Julie Goodman, President and CEO of the Indy Arts Council
How does the central Indiana arts community navigate and survive during challenging times? Learn how as Julie Goodman, the tenacious and inspiring President and CEO of the Indianapolis Arts Council explains. Follow along as she underlines why the arts are vital to mental well-being and how they can fortify communal bonds. But the power of art extends beyond inspiration. Hear Julie share about a transformative project from her time at the Cincinnati Opera and the impact it has...
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17: Shaping Landmarks and Lives: The Architectural Journey of Steve Alspaugh
A seasoned architect known for his creative leadership and dedication to his craft, Steve Alspaugh, FAIA, LEED AP, B+C shares his journey from a childhood fascination with The Brady Bunch to his current role as a Design Architect|Associate. Listen to his experience working on the Franklin Township Middle School project, where he used state code as a creative tool, and learn how a devastating tornado in his hometown led him to become the Indiana State Disaster Coordinator through the American ...
Customer Reviews
A must listen leadership podcast!
Luminate: Navigating the Unknown Through Creative Thinking is an inspiring and practical podcast that explores creativity, innovation, and problem-solving in various fields. Host CEO Sarah Hempstead engages in insightful conversations with creative leaders, entrepreneurs, and artists who share actionable insights on how to approach challenges and generate new ideas. The guests come from diverse backgrounds and industries, adding to the richness of the conversations.
Overall, Luminate is a must-listen podcast for anyone interested in creativity, innovation, and problem-solving. The guests offer concrete examples of how to apply creative approaches to problem-solving in their respective fields. The podcast is both inspiring and practical, providing listeners with actionable insights they can apply in their own lives and work. Highly recommended.
Very interesting and worth the listen.
The podcast is presented by Schmidt Associates, a design and architecture firm, and each episode focuses on a different aspect of the built environment, from sustainable design to urban planning and workplace wellness. The guests are experts in their fields, and they share their knowledge and insights in a way that is accessible and engaging.
The podcasts goes beyond just design and architecture. The episodes explore the impact that the built environment has on our lives and our communities, and they offer practical solutions for creating spaces that are not only beautiful, but also function and sustainable.
Overall, I would highly recommend this podcast to anyone who is interested in the built environment, whether you’re an architect, designer, a planner, or simply someone who cares about the spaces we inhabit. 5 stars!