AS UNEXPECTED

Sammy is a wine-lover, global traveler and innovative entrepreneur. He founded Wanderlust Wine Company based on a new-to-market concept: kegged, self-pour wine. Regulations, locations, and a pandemic all presented challenges, but Sammy always returned to his 'why' and found ways to persist, innovate and grow.

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Andi had built a successful career in sports marketing until suddenly her job was gone. Out of the shock and disappointment, she has built a 'whole life' based on her expertise, networks and, most importantly, a focus on what feels right to be doing today. Andi's story of resilience, hard work and commitment to learning is inspiring and filled with great insights.

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Christine is a multiple time, international entrepreneur and a committed mother to five kids. Every new venture and each new addition to her family wasn't about feeling ready. It was about making the decision and then being ready. With brilliance, Christine shares sage advice on how to move forward in life without being 'ready'. 

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Sean's path to CEO of a healthcare software company was not part of a plan. It was a path to take in the moment. Through many unexpected moments and major life transitions, Sean developed focused attention on the present, with little worry about the past and future. He carries and shares wisdom with grace and humility, all while building a multi-million dollar company.

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Lily built her career from on-the-ground observing, listening and learning; all of which provides her with an unbreakable foundation of humility and persistent drive to make a difference. She leads an international team at the United Nations Economic and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Every day, she calls on her team to "see it to know it"; only by working hand-in-hand with their in-country partners can their ambitious goals be achieved.

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Paige is a master of making you laugh and getting you to be playful. By doing so, she'll also make you and your team more productive. As an entrepreneur and improv expert, Paige has a brilliant story to tell about building a business by just saying 'yes'.

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Roy Baladi serves as an outstanding example of how to take chances and create solutions. He interviewed for and got a job when he wasn't a candidate. He built an online HR hiring platform from scratch. When the US market for his services disappeared overnight, he took a professional and geographic leap to Saudi Arabia to support job opportunities for women. Roy's story is inspiring and full of valuable life and career lessons

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Laura Nestler has built her career on building communities. Yelp. Duolingo. And, now Reddit. Laura is driven to create thriving online communities that invite authentic conversations. To do so, she leads her team by embracing ambiguity, being present in each moment, and staying grounded in your values.

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From Bon Jovi to the Goo Goo Dolls to Metallica, Mike Savas has worked with mega-bands around the world.  Recognizing an untapped market, he built a global business providing entertainment VIP services. To top it off, he is an ultra-runner, having completed the 250 km Marathon Des Sables and Copper Canyon Ultra. What's his secret? Take one step at a time and enjoy each moment.

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Myla Edmonds is a storyteller, author, poet, and an expert in strategic marketing. In this episode, she discusses the differences between newsroom-style crisis management and strategic reputation-building. Her prescient message to colleagues in higher education and beyond is refocus peoples' time, resources, and attention to building reputation based on institutional values and societal value. Her wisdom and generosity shine through in each and every word.

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asunexpectedpodcast/videos