The Career Circus

Story Knight

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Where careers reveal character. Pursuing the moral of the story by exploring the pivotal moments, hard choices, and formative experiences behind remarkable professional journeys - from athletes to whistleblowers, journalists to venture capitalists and comedians to executives.

Apr 27

Peter B Williams on how productive accidents lead to innovation

What if a simple Vespa ride could change your outlook? How can playing tennis in Hong Kong lead to owning a business in Japan? Ever wondered how unexpected moments can turn into your greatest adventures? Polymath Peter Williams shares how embracing productive accidents transformed his life. Peter shares his approach to not just embracing serendipity, but creating it.

1h 12m
Apr 19

Chris Manhertz on longevity and lifting trophies in the NFL

What is the secret to going from college basketball to the NFL? How to NFL players feel about team owners lifting the Lombardi trophy first? How does AI enhance tight end productivity? Chris Manhertz - a 12-year NFL veteran and leader on the New York Giants - shares how he’s overcome adversity and achieved longevity in a league known for short careers. Hear stories accumulated from a career that spans New York, Denver, Jacksonville, Carolina and more.

41 min
10/10/2025

Wajahat Khan on diplomacy, diaspora and being banned by the government

What is the human cost of speaking truth to power? Why does the shortest flight to Islamabad take off from DC? And how is journalism being disrupted by AI? Wajahat Khan - fearless Emmy-nominated journalist, author and entrepreneur - shares how his reporting has put a target on his back and much more. Hear stories accumulated from a career that spans Pakistan, Afghanistan, Michigan, Harvard, New York, Washington and more.

1h 5m
10/03/2025

David Ulevitch on entrepreneurship and VC investing in firms that promote U.S. national interest

How quickly do VCs realise an investment isn’t going to work out? What’s it like to sell your company to Cisco for $635 million? And can we commercialise Tom Brady’s DNA? David Ulevitch - Entrepreneur and General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz - shares how a degree in anthropology and working at Cisco inform his approach to venture capital investing in companies that support U.S. national interests. Hear stories accumulated from a career that spans Silicon Valley, New York City and The Pentagon.

51 min
09/25/2025

Jatin Modi on entrepreneurship, writing historical analogies and life as an Indian in Lithuania

How does history help contextualise this moment and allow us to predict what comes next? Who schedules time for worrying? And how many Lithuanians play cricket? Founder and CEO of Renaissance (B2B strategy firm) Jatin Modi shares how understanding historical figures and Eastern philosophies fuels his leadership of Renaissance. Hear stories accumulated from a career that spans India, Silicon Valley and Lithuania. Yes really, Lithuania.

35 min
09/19/2025

Abbas Hashmi on family wealth, building relationships and working across borders

Do Saudi royals pay in beluga caviar? In family wealth, what is communicated through silence? And which South Asian city has the best biryani? Financier, entrepreneur and Columbia University professor Abbas Hashmi provides a fascinating view of what its like to work in the opaque world of private Middle Eastern family wealth. Hear stories accumulated from a career that spans India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and the United States.

50 min
09/12/2025

Lady Suzanne Heywood on a childhood spent at sea

What was it like to spend 10 years sailing around the world as a child? How does self-education on a boat in the South Pacific lead to Oxford University? and what's it like to be appointed Commander of the British Empire by King Charles? Lady Suzanne Heywood of Whitehall shares her reflections and insight from a unique and challenging childhood and how this has helped her navigate government and executive leadership. To learn the full story, check out Suzanne's gripping memoir - an international bestseller: Wavewalker https://shorturl.at/RuLWI Also, referenced on the podcast was Suzanne's biography of her late husband Jeremy Heywood: What Does Jeremy Think? https://shorturl.at/wAovF Finally, check out the Heywood Quarterly, a free publication that champions innovation in public policy and delivery https://heywoodquarterly.com/

45 min
09/05/2025

Yasmin Elhady: lawyer, comedian, reality TV host and mother

How do you go from refugee in Alabama to reality TV host? What makes her journey a truly American story? Will there be a second season of hit reality show Muslim Matchmaker? Lawyer, comedian, public advocate, TV show host and mom Yasmin Elhady shares these stories and how she manages a multi-faceted career and travel as a mother on the latest episode of The Career Circus.

42 min

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Where careers reveal character. Pursuing the moral of the story by exploring the pivotal moments, hard choices, and formative experiences behind remarkable professional journeys - from athletes to whistleblowers, journalists to venture capitalists and comedians to executives.

Creator

Story Knight
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

14
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Story Knight
Show Website

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