The Conversation Lounge

Lorine Pendleton & Delphine O'Rourke
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The Conversation Lounge with Lorine Pendleton and Delphine O’Rourke is where candid, unfiltered conversations meet innovation. Each episode, we sit down with trailblazers - from founders and investors to ​business and thought leaders - who are shaping what’s next in business, culture, health, media, and entertainment. Our goal is simple: shine a light on their work, amplify their impact, and invite you into conversations that feel as real and insightful as those you’d have with a close friend. Produced by Ron Passaro and Executive Produced by Lorine Pendleton & Delphine O'Rourke

Episodes

  1. FEB 4

    Boxing Rings, Broadway Stars, and a Dominatrix Patient: A Doctor's Prescription for Power with Dr. Linda Dahl

    Join us in this inspiring episode of The Conversation Lounge as we sit down with Dr. Linda Dahl, a board-certified ENT and head and neck surgeon based in New York City. Known as Broadway's voice doctor and one of the first female ringside physicians in professional boxing in the state of New York. She’s also the author of her memoir Tooth and Nail: The Making of a Female Fight Doctor and Better Breastfeeding: A Doctor’s Guide to Nursing Without Pain and Frustration. In this episode, we explore: The impact of buzzwords in healthcare, particularly around Medicaid cutsDr. Dahl's unique upbringing as the daughter of Syrian immigrants in North DakotaThe pressures of familial expectations and her decision to pursue a career in medicineHer unexpected path to becoming a fight doctor and the empowerment she found in that roleThe parallels between the worlds of boxing and Broadway, and the importance of human connection in bothThe launch of her platform, Better Breastfeeding, and her mission to support new mothersDr. Dahl's story is a masterclass in resilience, empathy, and the power of embracing one's true self. Tune in to discover how she navigated her multifaceted career and the lessons she hopes to impart to the next generation of women in medicine and beyond.

    40 min

  2. JAN 20

    "Hollywood, Hustle and the Power of No" with Lauren Hale Rieckhoff

    In this episode of The Conversation Lounge, we sit down with former CAA Agent Lauren Hale Rieckhoff and now President of ANDIAMO Pictures & ANDIAMO Collective. She discusses her pivot from agent to storyteller and film producer. We touch on how innovation is a mindset, not just a buzzword, how ANDIAMO came to life, how being a Talent Agent as a young woman allowed her to have a voice at the head of the table and taught her how to deal with all kinds of personalities.

    46 min

  3. SEASON 1, EPISODE 2 TRAILER

    About the Hosts - Trailer

    Join us as we dive into the world of venture capital and innovation in health and wellness! Meet our hosts: Lorine Pendleton - An angel investor and founding partner of 125 Ventures, Lorine has a rich background in entertainment law, having represented music legends like Prince and Stevie Wonder. With a passion for technology and its intersection with sports, media, and entertainment, she shares her insights on investing in early-stage companies, particularly in women's sports. Delphine O'Rourke - As the CEO of Dotted and a venture capital partner focused on women's health, Delphine is dedicated to accelerating the delivery of innovative health solutions. With a unique blend of expertise in health law and investment, she discusses the importance of strategic partnerships in driving growth and improving health outcomes. Subscribe for more episodes and insights!

    2 min

  4. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    About the Show - Trailer

    Welcome to The Conversation Lounge — where real conversations spark bold ideas. Hosted by longtime friends and collaborators Lorine Pendleton and Delphine O'Rourke, this podcast brings you candid, unfiltered conversations with innovators, changemakers, and leaders shaping what’s next. Drawing on deep experience across law, business, venture capital, healthcare, media, sports, and entertainment, the hosts create a space that feels like an honest conversation you’d have with a trusted friend. Each week, we sit down with founders, investors, athletes, legal experts, creators, and trailblazers—many flying under the radar but doing extraordinary work. These are not surface-level interviews. We dig in, ask thoughtful questions, and amplify the impact of people re-imagining leadership, innovation, and culture. If you’re curious about entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, health, policy, sports, entertainment, and the cultural trends shaping how we live and work, The Conversation Lounge invites you to pull up a seat and join the conversation.

    1 min

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The Conversation Lounge with Lorine Pendleton and Delphine O’Rourke is where candid, unfiltered conversations meet innovation. Each episode, we sit down with trailblazers - from founders and investors to ​business and thought leaders - who are shaping what’s next in business, culture, health, media, and entertainment. Our goal is simple: shine a light on their work, amplify their impact, and invite you into conversations that feel as real and insightful as those you’d have with a close friend. Produced by Ron Passaro and Executive Produced by Lorine Pendleton & Delphine O'Rourke

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    Lorine Pendleton & Delphine O'Rourke
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  • Episodes
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