Coded in Gold

What if the way we build homes is making us sick, lonely, and disconnected — and what if real estate is actually the key to fixing it?

My guest today is Neil Collins, founder of Hamlet Capital and a pioneer in what he calls regenerative real estate. Neil grew up in South Louisiana, watched Hurricane Katrina reshape everything he knew, served in the Peace Corps in the Republic of Moldova, and has since worked everywhere from the Maldives to the Pacific Northwest. He now lives on a 5-acre biodynamic homestead on Whidbey Island and is doing something I think is genuinely radical: reimagining what real estate can be — not just as a financial instrument, but as a vehicle for healing land, building real community, and creating something worth passing down.

In this conversation we get into:

• Why the world we have is the world we've invested in — and what it would look like to invest differently
• The difference between asking "what do you need?" vs "what do you want to create?" and why it changes everything
• Why so many people's first reaction to community-centered living is "that sounds like a cult" — and what that reveals about how far we've drifted
• What regenerative real estate actually means in practice (agrihoods, conservation communities, farm-to-table hospitality)
• How Hamlet Capital is building the financial infrastructure to fund this kind of development at scale
• The affordable housing crisis and why mixed-income, mixed-generational neighborhoods might be hiding in plain sight
• Why blue zones are really a design problem — and what it means to build for human thriving

Neil has one of those minds that makes you see something familiar — in this case, the street you live on, the neighborhood you grew up in — completely differently. I hope this conversation stays with you the way it's stayed with me.

Learn more about Neil's work:

Latitude Real Estate: https://chooselatitude.com/

Regenerative Real Estate Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@chooselatitude

Find Neil on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neal-collins-723515112/

Leo Chiang left Taiwan at 15, built a career documenting stories from the margins, and eventually found himself back where he started — except nothing felt the same. In this conversation, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker behind Island in Between and Our Time Machine talks about growing up as a parachute kid, what it means to be a transnational queer artist, and why he stopped trying to find a place to belong. Featuring honest conversation about Taiwanese identity, the cross-strait relationship, and building a life in the in-between spaces most people just pass through.

Follow Leo's Work: https://sleochiang.com/

What is the real value of street art and why does it matter today? In this episode of Coded in Gold, we sit down with fnnch to explore the meaning behind his work, what inspires it, and why he chooses to remain anonymous. From his iconic honey bears to the streets they live on, we unpack how street art shapes culture and transforms public spaces. We talk about the tension between street art and fine art, the power of creating outside galleries, and why anonymity can change the relationship between artist and audience.

Topics include street art meaning, fnnch honey bear, urban art culture, graffiti vs street art, anonymous artists, and public art.

Laura Golino De Lovato has spent decades in the trenches of Portland's housing crisis and she's not interested in the usual talking points. As Executive Director of Northwest Pilot Project, she's watched the city pass tax measure after tax measure, collect hundreds of millions of dollars, and still fail to move the needle. In this conversation, she breaks down exactly why: who controls the money, who gets left out of the decisions, and what would actually need to change. If you live in Portland, another major city experiencing this crisis or have ever wondered why good intentions keep producing bad outcomes this one's for you.

You're Not Failing. You're Dysregulated. Episode 28

Most of us were never taught how our nervous system works. We were told to calm down. We were told to try harder. We were told to be professional. But no one taught us how to regulate. In this episode of Coded In Gold, I'm joined by Dr. Chris Lee, a medical neuroscientist who works with high-performing executives and leaders. Together, we break down:

• The five pillars of self-regulation

• Why shame isn't the enemy, but shaming yourself is

• How to repair conflict with your partner and your kids

• How to stay steady in chaotic environments

This might be one of the most practical conversations we've had on the show.

Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts and watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/QygH_EdYlcU

Follow Dr. Chris Lee:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchrislee/

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/drchrislee/?hl=en

Website: https://www.drchrislee.com/

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Big problems. Burnout everywhere. And a question I keep hearing from people: what can I actually do?

In this episode of Coded in Gold, I'm joined by my friend Colleen Gregerson, whom I met nearly ten years ago in San Francisco. She has helped raise more than $1.9 billion for global health initiatives worldwide. More importantly, she has seen what happens when people choose to step into community instead of opting out.

In our conversation we talk about collective philanthropy. The idea is simple. Instead of trying to make change alone, we pool our resources, learn together, and give together. It turns generosity into something communal and human, not distant or abstract.

If you have been feeling overwhelmed or unsure where you fit, this conversation is an invitation.

Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts and watch on youtube: https://youtu.be/MMmm3bkTFsA

Follow Colleen Gregerson and CGRE:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-d-kinder-0749196/

CGRE: https://cgre.org/

Philanthropy Together: https://philanthropytogether.org/

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What would change if every institution we interacted with lived by one principle: fiduciary in all things?

In this new episode of Coded in Gold, I sit down with George D. Kinder, widely regarded as the father of Life Planning in financial services, to explore that question and what it could mean for our lives, our communities, and our future.

We also talk about the three questions he's used to train thousands of advisors, the growing weight many of us are carrying right now, and the quiet power of kitchen-table conversations to reconnect us.

We dive into his latest book, The Three Domains of Freedom and what it might look like to live and lead from the freedom of moments, the freedom of life, and the freedom of civilization today.

If you care about meaningful work, community, and creating a more connected and humane future, this conversation is for you.

Follow George Kinder:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-d-kinder-0749196/

Fiduciary In All Things: https://www.fiduciaryinallthings.com/

More of George's Work: https://www.georgekinder.com/

In this episode, I sit down with Tony Martignetti. Tony's journey took him from a creative childhood in Boston, through a seemingly successful career in biotech, an intense moment of reflection and ultimately into the work he does today as an executive coach and author. What drew me to this conversation was his willingness to speak honestly about the tension so many people feel between creativity and corporate life, and the courage it takes to live more fully expressed.

As you'll hear, we talk about authenticity, self-reflection, and what it really means to integrate all parts of yourself into your work and leadership. Tony also shares insights from his book, Illuminating Hidden Brilliance, which invites us to stop compartmentalizing who we are and start leading from a more genuine place.

Follow Tony Martignetti:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonymartignett1/

Tony's Website: https://tonymspeaks.com/

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Youtube: https://youtu.be/Bh6zUs8V6j8

In today's episode, I sat down with Todd Reesing. Many people know Todd as the record-setting quarterback who led the University of Kansas through one of its most memorable eras. But what drew me in first wasn't his athletic career, it was his extensive travel, the perspective he's gained from it, and how intentionally he's shaped his life after football, including his work in finance and leadership, currently leading growth strategy and client relationships at Cap Six.

As we got deeper into the conversation, I realized I had far more in common with Todd's athlete mindset than I expected. We explore how the discipline, presence, and resilience he developed on the field translates into some of the values I care about most: personal growth, purpose, and building a grounded life. We also touch on the community he's built with former athletes, the role meditation has played for him, and the way he continues to evolve in his career.

It's a thoughtful, energizing conversation, and I'm excited to share it with you.

Follow Todd Reesing:

Website: https://www.cap-six.com/team/todd-reesing

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-reesing-09241478/

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This week, I had the joy of sitting down with my dear friend, Larissa Conte — a Wayfinding Coach and one of the most insightful people I know. I first connected with Larissa just before my son was born, and her work around self-discovery, power literacy, and embodied leadership has shaped the way I think about growth and meaning — both personally and professionally.

In our conversation, we talk about what it really means to understand our own power, how trauma reshapes that relationship, and how community can help us alchemize pain into purpose.

Watch On Youtube: https://youtu.be/VJlO8PMUJEU

Follow Larissa Conte:

Website: https://www.wayfinding.io/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larissaconte/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lbconte

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