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086 - Dr. Nikki Blacksmith is a scientist-practitioner in the field of Industrial Psychology. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the George Washington University and is the co-founder of Blackhawke Behaviour Science. Blackhawke Behaviour Science assists venture capital investors in conducting psychological due diligence.

Timestamps: 

1:00 - Nikki introduction and path to higher education; measuring psychological phenomenon 

8:00 - Developing self-awareness 

12:00 - Censorship in Academia 

20:00 - Founding Blackhawke

26:00 - Thoughts on Antiracism & Pro-Diversity Zeitgeist & VC Industry

32:00 - Dynamics of venture capital investment 

40:00 - Personality and Skill assessment for startups 

44:00 - Self-Centricity & Entrepreneurial Performance 

50:00 - What distinguishes Blackhawke’s personality assessment? 

Blackhake’s Website:https://blackhawke.io/

Blackhawke’s Blog for Startups: https://medium.com/blackhawke

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Take an journey back through 2022 on the Bro Nouveau Podcast with these memorable moments from episodes throughout the year.

Timestamps:

1:30 - Dr. Deb Miller on repairing a relationship after infidelity

6:45 - Dr. Eddie Capparucci on pornography addiction 

10:15 - Jevon Wooden, life coach, on tough conversations

12:30 - Kamaka Dias of the Hawaiiverse Podcast on the paradoxical nature of being native Hawaiian and an American citizen

16:15 - Dr. Ann Troung on preventing and treating erectile dysfunction without prescription ED medication 

19:45 - Ed Cronin, retired police chief, on why the “thin blue line” exists in police culture 

23: 15- Jackie Petit Homme, CFP on steps to financial security 

28:45 - Bobby Andaya, former military and law enforcement and entrepreneur, on setting up a structured life to boost productivity and limit temptation 

34:00 - Shannon Petrovich, therapist, on dealing with and maintaining empathy for difficult clients 

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Stephen Kisbey-Green is a South African sports journalist who lives and works in Dublin, Ireland. He covers rugby and soccer for Off the Ball, an Irish radio broadcaster. Thomas and Stephen discuss where rugby union fits into the global landscape of sports popularity, Stephen's path to sports journalism, the troubled history of rugby in South Africa and the space it occupies in present-day South African culture, and what being a good man means in 2022.

1:00 - Sports landscape in the U.K. and Ireland 

8:00 - Stephen's background and path to sports journalism 

14:00 - Springboks in the South Africa National Psyche 

23:00 - Sport’s value and relevance in society 

33:15 - Being a good man 

44:00 - The next generation 

Stephen on Off the Ball

Stephen on Twitter  

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082- Philip Paolino is a Canadian sales professional and former professional musician. After meeting at a corporate sales training in 2018, Phil and Thomas stuck up a friendship. In this conversation, they discuss Phil's background growing up Italian and French Canadian in Montréal, his years as fronting a rock band, and how his life has changed since becoming a father.

Timestamps: 

1:00 - Quebec 

11:00 - Phi’s career as a musician 

25:00 - Leveraging music in a sales career 

34:00 - Developing Open Mindedness 

41:00 - Songwriting 

49:00 - Seeking Authenticity 

55:30 - Conversation Game 

• Phil’s Question: Do you like your job, why or why not? 
• Thomas’ Question: What is your favorite family tradition?

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081 - David Bonifacio is a Filipino entrepreneur, investor, writer, and artist. His work ranges from building businesses and non-profit organizations, to contributing his thoughts and perspectives through his blog and major publications, and to creative expressions found in his stories, poetry, and paintings. David is the founder and CEO of Bridge (a Venture builder focused on the future of work), and is the Venture Partner of TNB Aura (Top-tier Southeast Asia-focused venture capital fund).

Timestamps:

1:00 - Political Identity 

7:30 - How David organizes his life internally 

12:00 - money, losing identity as a provider 

25:00 - depth & intentionality 

40:00 - mindset as a leader in a developing economy 

48:00 - defining value

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080 - Julia Azarcon is a Filipina-Chinese finance and operations professional and recording artist who performs under the name goldfiishie.

Timestamps:

4:00 - Julia intro - family background and life growing up in Metro Manila 

7:00 - Queer identity encompassing more than just sexual preference 

19:00 - the persistent model of what “success” is, is not the only option

28:00 - Colorism in the Philippines

30:00 - everything matters and none of it matters 

37:00 - when do men avoid self care? 

40:00 - Julia’s values 

Julia on Spotify

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Richard Friesen is an American former broker, floor trader, financial software developer and entrepreneur based in California. After overcoming his own barriers with money and building a successful career, Richard studied psychology with the Gestalt Institute and now offers private coaching.

Timestamps:

0:30 - What is good conversation? 

5:00 - Richard’s money mindset breakthrough 

14:00 - what will you lose when you become wealthy? 

21:00 - The changing nature of masculinity 

26:00 - Opportunity cost of the changing roles of men 

35:00: Musk, twitter, radicalization & free speech 

52:00 - Richard’s upbringing & widening his perspective 

Richard's Links:

https://conversations.money/

https://www.amazon.com/Private-Conversation-Money-Experience-Financial-ebook/dp/B09M5XYT8Z

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078 - Thomas speaks about his inspiration to start a 6 week breathing challenge. Over the next 6 weeks, he will complete the breathing practice learned from the Art of Living, 4 times a week. December 16th's episode will be a reflection of what he learned.

Podcast that inspired this 6 week challenge

Previous Bro Nouveau Episode about the Art of Living & breathwork Practice

Scientific Review of the Benefits of breathwork

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077 - Shannon Petrovich, LCSW, LISAC, BCD, is a therapist with more than 30 years of experience. Shannon's YouTube Channel, Therapist Talks, has nearly 30k subscribers. TherapistTalks shares videos on important topics of mental health including depression, anxiety, suicide, motivation, relationships, communication strategies, family issues, parenting, addiction, trauma, grief, and more.

Timestamps:

1:00 - Introduction, Shannon’s background & expertise 

6:00 - dealing with clients you dislike as a therapist 

10:00 - understanding identity as a therapist in 2022 

18:30 - conflict resolution 

23:30 - advice for young parents 

30:00 - internal family systems 

36:00 - affirmations are dumb 

40:00 - how to approach an emotional conversation 

48:30 - abusive relationships should not be in couples therapy

Shannon's Website

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