#BTSPodcast

#BTSPodcast

By Lynae CookBusinessCareers
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#BTSPodcast episodes

  • #7: VP of Almex USA, Kedar Tilak: All About Aluminum

    Almex USA specializes in aluminum casthouse equipment, what does that mean? Exactly. We engage with aluminum as a finished product on a daily basis, millions of people do. It's found in our kitchens, vehicles, landing equipment, and more, but we have no idea about where it came from to get here. Kedar and Lynae discuss the "farm to table" lifecycle of aluminum, as well as elements of sustainability, nuance within the aluminum industry, and how Kedar's perspective on working in aluminum has shifted over the years. 


    See Almex's site here: almexusa.com

    Kedar shared this website also, aluminum.org, which is a US association all about the aluminum industry.

    #BTSPodcast is hosted by Lynae Cook, follow Lynae on social media:

    Instagram: @lynaecook

    Twitter: @lynaecook

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    45 min
  • #6: Behind-the-scenes with guitarist & executive producer, Dru Decaro

    Dru is a Grammy-nominated artist, and the executive producer of Vic Mensa’s HOOLIGANS album, as well Christian French’s Natural Colors record. Dru has performed with Vic Mensa, Andy Grammar, Miguel, Snoop Dogg, Chrisette Michele, Faith Hill, and many more.

    We go deep on the ins and outs of what it is to represent yourself, how it feels to be your own product, the business of his work as a guitarist and a producer, the value of time, the value of a song, grappling with self-promotion while keeping a learning mentality, branding yourself, and growing as an artist in an era where we are expected to create, brand, promote, and self-manage.

    References go deep and wide, from Viv Albertine to Odd Future. Dru discusses how he continues to progress as an artist, and his latest endeavor of creating a graphic novel (titled “Falconry: A World Apart”. )

    Follow Dru on social:

    Instagram: Instagram.com/falconry 

    Twitter: twitter.com/falc0nry

    Vic Mensa’s HOOLIGANS

    Christian French’s Natural Colors

    Follow me (Lynae Cook) on social:

    Instagram.com/lynaecook

    Twitter.com/lynaecook

    To support this podcast, use LCOOK61 on your first HotelTonight booking. LZLRZ on your first Soothe (in-home massages) booking, or shoot over some funds via VenMo: @lynae-cook. Your support is appreciated! 

    Music on #BTSPodcast is by Benjamin Bethurum: soundcloud.com/bethurum

    Join Lynae's newsletter #askamillennial: bit.ly/askamillennial

    2 hr 9 min
  • #5: Establishing & operating a non-profit with #HappyPeriod founder Chelsea Vonchaz
    #HappyPeriod founder Chelsea VonChaz discusses the ins and outs of founding and running a non-profit. #HappyPeriod aims to eliminate the stigma and reshape the conversation around periods. Chelsea shares tools and resources for those looking to gain 501(c)3 status, running a small business, and discusses the loneliness that comes with being an entrepreneur at times.
    Chelsea dives in to how she pushed forward with #HappyPeriod to make an impact. In short: you don't need anyone's permission to help people. When you see a need, you can take an action. To support #HappyPeriod, gather your friends to put together care packages, and distribute them to shelters or to women directly. Listen to the episode for more details on her specific organization and some really great tips on growing as a solopreneur, whether your organization is for-profit or a non-profit.
    Learn more about #HappyPeriod and follow them on social:
    Website: http://hashtaghappyperiod.org/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wearehappyperiod/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/HappyPeriodOrg
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearehappyperiod/
    Small Business Administration resource mentioned by Chelsea: https://www.sba.gov/
    Music is by Benjamin Bethurum: https://soundcloud.com/bethurum
    Follow Lynae & #BTSPodcast:
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/lynaecook
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynaecook/
    Facebook: http://bit.ly/2EwGacv
    Aisha Tyler's podcast "Girl on Guy" mentioned on this episode: https://www.girlonguy.net/
    Tim Ferriss episode with Aisha Tyler: https://tim.blog/2018/07/16/aisha-tyler/
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    1 hr 41 min
  • #4: Glaciologist & Earth Scientist, Peter Neff Ph.D, on the Behind-the-Scenes of Climate Studies
    Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Washington, Peter Neff, joins #BTSPodcast and discusses climate science, how academic research reaches the every day person, and the behind-the-scenes of his studies surrounding glaciers. Peter studies ice cores, glaciology, paleoclimate, geochemistry, and the role of Antarctica in our global future. Peter is currently a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Washington, Seattle, USA and a member of the Δ*Isolab. He also maintains affiliation as a research associate at the University of Rochester as a member of Vas Petrenko's ice core lab.
    Host, Lynae Cook, and guest, Peter Neff met at a NASA Social event and then discussed the ins and outs of his career in climate science.
    Follow Peter on Twitter: http://twitter.com/peter_neff/
    Peter's website: http://peterneff.weebly.com/
    Listen to ice sounds on Peter's website here: http://peterneff.weebly.com/ice-sound.html
    Learn more about NASA Social & apply here: https://www.nasa.gov/connect/social/index.html
    1 hr 4 min
  • #3: Stand-up Comedian Jessica Michelle Singleton on Comedy & Edinburgh Fringe Festival

    On this episode of #BTSPodcast, Jessica Michelle Singleton discusses the behind the scenes of being a full-time stand-up comedian. She also shares her experience and advice for those considering performing at Edinburgh Fringe Festival (submitting, powering through it, promoting your show, etc). 

    Follow Jessica Michelle Singleton on social

    Twitter: @jmscomedy 

    Instagram: @jmscomedy 

    Get updates about Codependent Arising performances by following @codependentlady on Instagram

    Listen to her podcast "Ignorance is #Blessed"  


    #BTSPodcast is hosted by Lynae Cook. She also writes the #askamillennial newsletter, subscribe here. Listen to the Ignorance is #Blessed episode "How to be a Social Media Millennialaire with Lynae Cook"  Follow Lynae Cook: Instagram: instagram.com/lynaecook Twitter: twitter.com/lynaecook


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    1 hr 58 min
  • #2: Behind the Scenes with Matt "FX" Feldman, Broad City Music Supervisor

    Matt Feldman, also known as Matt FX, is the music supervisor for Comedy Central's Broad City. He discusses the "behind the scenes" of music supervision on this episode of #BTSPodcast. We talk about budgets, style, how he approaches projects, and his new show on Genius Kitchen, "In the Mix with Matt FX" 

    Follow Matt and check out the music he produces: 

    Instagram: instagram.com/mattfx 

    Twitter: twitter.com/mattfx 

    SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/mattfx 

    #BTSPodcast is hosted by Lynae Cook. Music is by Benjamin Bethurum, and logo by Heather Bright. 

    Follow Lynae: Instagram: @lynaecook 

    Twitter: @lynaecook 

    Listen to more from Benjamin Bethurum: soundcloud.com/bethurum

    57 min
  • #1: Serial Entrepreneur, Karen Okonkwo, co-founder of TONL

    Karen Okonkwo shares the "behind the scenes" of juggling TONL with her other business ventures. Karen is a Nigerian-American social entrepreneur owning various companies in the event planning and online business realm. TONL seeks to transform the idea of stock photography by displaying images of diverse people and their stories around the world. 

    Follow Karen on social:

    Twitter: twitter.com/karenokonkwo 

    Instagram: instagram.com/karenokonkwo 

    Check out her great content series #KarensThoughts, share your favorite quotes using #KarensThoughts and #BTSPodcast. 

    Follow TONL 

    Instagram: instagram.com/tonl 

    Twitter: twitter.com/tonl 


    #BTSPodcast is hosted by Lynae Cook and aims to explore "behind-the-scenes" of final products. You can subscribe to my newsletter #askamillennial for creative inspirations, tech-explanations, and more.

    Follow Lynae

    Instagram: instagram.com/lynaecook

    Twitter: twitter.com/lynaecook 

    Use LCOOK61 to save on your HotelTonight booking, and LZLRZ to save on Soothe (in-home massages.) #BTSPodcast explores what goes on "behind the scenes" of what we know as finished products.

    51 min

About #BTSPodcast

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On #BTSPodcast, Lynae Cook explores the "behind the scenes" of people's work. She interviews artists, CEOs, specialists, and activists about the work they do, how they do it, lessons learned, failure, wellness, and their hopes for the future.