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What we covered:
02:04 – Kurt welcomes to the show, Melissa Rowley, who shares her experience covering the international emerging tech markets and her relationship with singer-songwriter Peter Gabriel
12:43 – Globetrotting to spread social change
17:05 – Melissa’s insights on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
19:09 – Culture shock and the move to Puerto Rico
25:28 – The psychology of storytelling
35:37 – Melissa get vulnerable and opens up about her adoption, facing racism, and learning the truth about her birth story
49:05 – Rewriting your own narrative
54:53 – The one band Melissa would go see play live if she could
56:43 – Kurt thanks Melissa for joining the show and lets listeners know where they can connect with her and how they can be of service to Melissa
Episode Sponsor:
Hunt Club
Tweetable Quotes:
“We used the lean startup method and we created a whole conference around how entrepreneurs could strategize on how to incorporate more social impact and sustainability not just into their product, but into the operations. A company doesn’t need to be what’s considered a social enterprise to have a positive impact where they are.”
“There’s nothing wrong with rewriting your own narrative in a way that’s beautiful and appealing. And we have opportunities to do that all the time. It’s a moment-to-moment practice.”
“That’s where we get into tone. To be a thought leader in your industry, it’s important to develop your own voice and your own tone.”
“The culture [in Puerto Rico] is very friendly and open. It’s loud. I’ll hear a Reggae tone blasting from someone’s car at 3am. Driving or walking down the street, especially in the early evening, you’ll see Salsa dancing. It’s a very festive culture, definitely very warm, and friendly, and generous.”
“I don’t know that I’ve ever viewed being adopted as a problem. But it’s definitely been a part of my journey of self-love and realizing that I need to cultivate more self-love for myself.”
Links Mentioned:
Kurt’s Twitter
Kurt’s Instagram
Melissa’s Website
Melissa’s Twitter
Melissa’s Instagram
Melissa’s Facebook
Melissa’s LinkedIn
Books Mentioned:
The Trophy Effect
The Power of Now
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By Kurt DaradicsWhat we covered:
02:04 – Kurt welcomes to the show, Melissa Rowley, who shares her experience covering the international emerging tech markets and her relationship with singer-songwriter Peter Gabriel
12:43 – Globetrotting to spread social change
17:05 – Melissa’s insights on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
19:09 – Culture shock and the move to Puerto Rico
25:28 – The psychology of storytelling
35:37 – Melissa get vulnerable and opens up about her adoption, facing racism, and learning the truth about her birth story
49:05 – Rewriting your own narrative
54:53 – The one band Melissa would go see play live if she could
56:43 – Kurt thanks Melissa for joining the show and lets listeners know where they can connect with her and how they can be of service to Melissa
Episode Sponsor:
Hunt Club
Tweetable Quotes:
“We used the lean startup method and we created a whole conference around how entrepreneurs could strategize on how to incorporate more social impact and sustainability not just into their product, but into the operations. A company doesn’t need to be what’s considered a social enterprise to have a positive impact where they are.”
“There’s nothing wrong with rewriting your own narrative in a way that’s beautiful and appealing. And we have opportunities to do that all the time. It’s a moment-to-moment practice.”
“That’s where we get into tone. To be a thought leader in your industry, it’s important to develop your own voice and your own tone.”
“The culture [in Puerto Rico] is very friendly and open. It’s loud. I’ll hear a Reggae tone blasting from someone’s car at 3am. Driving or walking down the street, especially in the early evening, you’ll see Salsa dancing. It’s a very festive culture, definitely very warm, and friendly, and generous.”
“I don’t know that I’ve ever viewed being adopted as a problem. But it’s definitely been a part of my journey of self-love and realizing that I need to cultivate more self-love for myself.”
Links Mentioned:
Kurt’s Twitter
Kurt’s Instagram
Melissa’s Website
Melissa’s Twitter
Melissa’s Instagram
Melissa’s Facebook
Melissa’s LinkedIn
Books Mentioned:
The Trophy Effect
The Power of Now