Paige Goldstein is a Digital Nomad and has spent the past 3 years, traveling the world with her laptop.

She started her digital nomad journey in Australia and have since worked in Hawaii, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Greece, Portugal, Spain, Canary Islands, South Africa, Italy, Montenegro, and Croatia.

Paige is passionate about the future of remote work, work/life balance, mental health, biohacking + holistic wellness. While always finding ways to spread positivity, give back, and build community to make the world a better place.

Takeaways:

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Iconic Conversations

02:35 Navigating Post-Graduation Life

05:20 The Digital Nomad Journey

08:30 Returning Home: A Shift in Values

10:46 Building Community in a Lonely World

15:03 The Pace of Life: East vs. West

17:35 Energy and Vibration of Places

22:49 Living Intentionally: Daily Choices
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GUEST: Paige Goldstein

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigegoldstein/

💻 Website: https://stan.store/PaigeGoldstein

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📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paigegoldstein_/
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HOST: Tanaka Tava

💻 Website: ⁠https://www.tanakatava.com/⁠

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🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@iconicconver⁠...

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Kazunari Sutton, a humanitarian, anime artist, and track coach. They discuss Kazunari's experience coaching a young hurdler who is competing in the Junior Olympics. They also talk about the upcoming Olympics and the athletes to watch. Kazunari shares his personal journey and the lessons he has learned about self-discovery and submitting to God's plan.
The conversation explores the theme of submission to God and the transformation that comes from surrendering to His will. Kazunari and Tanaka discuss their personal experiences of realizing their need for God and how He has guided and transformed their lives. They emphasize the importance of patience, obedience, and allowing God to work in their lives.
Kazunari shares his mission to care for the less desirable members of society, such as the homeless, widows, and children. The challenge they propose is to listen to the stories of those who are often overlooked and show them God's love.
Takeaways:

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:29 Coaching and the Junior Olympics

18:16 The Olympics and Athletes to Watch

24:17 Personal Growth and Self-Discovery

26:28 Submitting to God's Plan

32:15 The Power of Submission and Surrender

34:42 Trusting God's Provision

36:08 Learning from Discipline

39:28 Obedience and Abiding in God's Call

45:34 Caring for the Less Desirable

53:54 Listening and Showing God's Love through Stories

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GUEST: Kazunari Sutton

💼 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kazunari-sutton-1a164b142
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HOST: Tanaka Tava

💻 Website: ⁠https://www.tanakatava.com/⁠

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🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@iconicconver⁠...

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📸 Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/tanakatava⁠

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Sid Rao grew up in Austin and started his first company when he was 14 and eventually studied Supply Chain Management at The University of Texas’ McCombs School of Business.
After graduating he spent time working at the Texan Venture Capital fund Capital Factory investing in 5 companies and working with hundreds of founders. He now is the Chief of Staff at Solideon, a company focused on taking off-the-shelf robotics and converting them into autonomous micro factories that are capable of 3D printing, post processing, assembling and inspecting anything, anywhere.

Takeaways:

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:02 The Journey from Startups to Solidian

10:09 Challenges and Rewards of Working in Startups

15:08 The Importance of Team Chemistry and Vision

18:28 Preparing for the Unexpected

21:19 The Advantage of Experience in Venture Capital

25:14 The Role of a Chief of Staff in a Startup

30:06 Future Aspirations and Favorite Places to Eat in San Francisco

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The Download (Keys & Codes) - Newsletter featuring previous episodes of Iconic Conversations and musings of my mind: ⁠https://tanakatava.substack.com/https://tanakatava.substack.com/⁠

Book a FREE consulting call to discuss your creative strategy or business idea: ⁠https://calendly.com/tanakatava/tava-consulting-20-minute-meeting⁠

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GUEST: Jason Burchard

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sid-rao

💻 Website: https://solideon.com/
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HOST: Tanaka Tava

💻 Website: ⁠https://www.tanakatava.com/⁠

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🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@iconicconver⁠...

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📸 Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/tanakatava⁠

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Sarah Romanko has been active in the startup and VC ecosystem since 2019 and worked for several VC firms and startups. In June 2023, she started speaking at startup and VC events (30 to date) on pitching, funding and investing, selecting a viable startup to invest in, and obtaining experience in VC.
Throughout her VC journey, she’s crafted her personal brand on LinkedIn and grew it to 9.4k+ followers by posting on 4 topics: 1) her community involvement, 2) startups to watch, 3) how GenZ can break into VC, and 4) how startups can secure funding. She also provides diverse founders with pitch deck advice, fundraising advice, and ideas on how to improve their business at no charge, and even advises professionals of all experience levels (students to experienced professionals) on how to break into VC.
Her volunteer roles include serving as 1) the Chief of Staff and a member of the Investor Committee for the Inaugural Texas Venture Gala and Forum, 2) a SXSW 2024 Conference PanelPicker Evaluator, and 3) a member of the 2024 SkillsUSA National Courtesy Corps. In her free time, she loves going to the arcade and spending time with her boyfriend and family.
Takeaways:

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:17 The Importance of Giving Back

05:20 The Role of a Gen Z Venture Capitalist

08:17 Embracing Diversity and Inclusivity

13:31 Favorite Stage in Venture Capital

16:12 Sarah's Superpower and Value Add

19:34 Balancing Depth and Breadth in Building Relationships

22:46 Navigating the Inflow of Meeting New People

27:35 Changing the World: Treating People with Respect and Understanding

30:12 Advice for 16-Year-Old Self

33:18 Closing Remarks

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Book a FREE consulting call to discuss your creative strategy or business idea: ⁠https://calendly.com/tanakatava/tava-consulting-20-minute-meeting⁠

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GUEST: Sarah Romanko

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahromanko
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HOST: Tanaka Tava

💻 Website: ⁠https://www.tanakatava.com/⁠

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📸 Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/tanakatava⁠

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Jason Burchard is a Co-founder (and the older brother) at RootNote, a Nashville-based company that builds, supports, and invests in musician-owned companies. Prior to jumping into the world of music business entrepreneurship, Jason worked as a Fellow at Mustard Seed, a seed stage venture capital firm in London, and as a senior consultant at a Texas-based consultancy.
From recording studios in Nairobi to 90’s rock bars in Moscow, Jason’s love of travel and music has taken him to over 45 countries and, finally, to Nashville where he and his brother Jeremy (co-founder number two), have teamed up to support the growing number of incredibly talented artists that lack the expertise, financing, and networks to reach their true potential. Jason holds a BSc in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and MSc in Management from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Takeaways:

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome Back

01:03 Navigating Relationships as You Get Older

23:59 The Importance of Passion and Problem-Solving in Entrepreneurship

35:10 The Evolution of Relationships

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The Download (Keys & Codes) - Newsletter featuring previous episodes of Iconic Conversations and musings of my mind: ⁠https://tanakatava.substack.com/https://tanakatava.substack.com/⁠

Book a FREE consulting call to discuss your creative strategy or business idea: ⁠https://calendly.com/tanakatava/tava-consulting-20-minute-meeting⁠

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GUEST: Jason Burchard

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-burchard/

💻 Website: https://rootnote.co/

🐣 Twitter: https://x.com/rootnoteco
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HOST: Tanaka Tava

💻 Website: ⁠https://www.tanakatava.com/⁠

🎙 Podcast: ⁠Listen to Podcast⁠

🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@iconicconver⁠...

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📸 Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/tanakatava⁠

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Lydia Tesema is a Melbourne born and raised, Ethiopian MC, Conversationalist, Moderator, Youth Programs Developer and Facilitator, Speaker, Community Engagement Consultant, multifaceted Creative and the founder of creative media platform 'Below The Surface'.

Dedicated to carving out a unique and versatile career as a global Thought Leader, Conversationalist and Entrepreneur, Lydia divides her time between community work and her love for Presenting, Hosting, Emceeing, Speaking and Panel Moderating.

Extremely passionate about making sense of the world and inspiring the next generation to be purpose- and change-driven, Lydia uses the power of connection, communication, conversation, education and creating (in all its forms) to leave her unique mark on the world.
Takeaways:

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Connection

01:40 The Impact of the Internet on Lydia's Career

03:56 Curiosity and Connection: Lydia's Passion for Conversation

08:41 Exploring the Deeper Meaning of People-Pleasing

11:12 Authenticity, Gratitude, and Personal Growth: Lydia's Values

25:22 Being Black in Australia: Challenges and Community

28:40 Building Economic Power in the African Diaspora

34:19 Lydia's Vision for the Future: Running Her Own Platform

37:21 The Harms and Benefits of Weed: A Critical Conversation
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Book a FREE consulting call to discuss your creative strategy or business idea: ⁠https://calendly.com/tanakatava/tava-consulting-20-minute-meeting⁠

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GUEST: Lydia Tesema

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lydia-tesema

💻 Website: https://belowthesurface.com.au

🐣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lydiatesema
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HOST: Tanaka Tava

💻 Website: ⁠https://www.tanakatava.com/⁠

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🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@iconicconver⁠...

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📸 Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/tanakatava⁠

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Joan Zhang is the CEO and co-founder of Arise, a leading virtual eating disorder program that aims to shatter the stereotype of what eating disorders “look like” and break down barriers and stigma to bring people care that works for them.

Like millions of people, Joan experienced barriers to accessing eating disorder care that truly met her needs. Arise is built by and for people who have been there, too and Arise seeks to empower effective support for long-term healing. Joan graduated from Harvard College with a degree in Psychology and minor in Computer Science and spent her career focused on leading product development to make mental health care more accessible.
Takeaways:

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

02:54 Bringing Humanity to the CEO Role

06:21 Curiosity and Entrepreneurship: The Genesis of Arise

11:29 The Future of Healthcare: A Connected and Personalized System

16:24 Precision Medicine: Tailoring Care to Individual Needs

25:20 Giving Back to Underrepresented Founders

26:20 The Importance of Self-Care and Community

28:11 Defining Success as Contentment

39:28 Exploring Fairness and Justice in Technology and AI
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Podcast & Content Creation Course: ⁠https://tanakatava.gumroad.com/l/LVySW⁠

The Download (Keys & Codes) - Newsletter featuring previous episodes of Iconic Conversations and musings of my mind: ⁠https://tanakatava.substack.com/https://tanakatava.substack.com/⁠

Book a FREE consulting call to discuss your creative strategy or business idea: ⁠https://calendly.com/tanakatava/tava-consulting-20-minute-meeting⁠

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GUEST: Joan Zhang

💼 LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/joanzhang

💻 Website: ⁠https://www.wearise.com/

📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/joanz323/?hl=en
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HOST: Tanaka Tava

💻 Website: ⁠https://www.tanakatava.com/⁠

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🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@iconicconver⁠...

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📸 Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/tanakatava⁠

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Dr. Hanna Aliashkevich  is a neuroscientist and former neurosurgeon with a decade of expertise spanning clinical and research domains, including neuro-oncology, reconstructive and spine neurosurgery. As a renowned neurosurgeon in Eastern Europe and internationally recognized scientist Hanna has contributed to pioneering research on antiviral treatment for glial brain tumors.

This work has led to several publications in top-tier, peer-reviewed journals and presentations at internationally acclaimed conferences. Esteemed member of European Association of Neurosurgical Societies, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Association for Women in Science. Currently, Hanna continues her career as a neuroscientist in the USA.  Her story and achievements have been featured on Digital Journal and California Observer. Moreover Hanna is a finalist for The Women Changing The World Award, prestigious recognition that celebrates the remarkable contributions and accomplishments of women in science, technologies, business, leadership, and innovations.  Adept of neurotechnologies. Engaging speaker and talented poetess, art lover. Passionate about social impact.

Takeaways:

1. Gratitude is a powerful practice that can enhance the brain, heart, and soul.

2. Success is not just about achieving goals, but also about making an impact and finding a balance between giving and receiving.

3. Supportive relationships and mentors play a crucial role in personal and professional development.

4. Embracing both scientific and artistic pursuits can lead to a more fulfilling and balanced life.

5. Mindset and attitude are key in navigating challenges and finding happiness.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

08:15 Defining Success and Finding Balance

14:24 The Role of Luck in Life and Career

29:04 Mindset, Emotions, and Brain Function

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Podcast & Content Creation Course: ⁠https://tanakatava.gumroad.com/l/LVySW⁠

The Download (Keys & Codes) - Newsletter featuring previous episodes of Iconic Conversations and musings of my mind: ⁠https://tanakatava.substack.com/https://tanakatava.substack.com/⁠

Book a FREE consulting call to discuss your creative strategy or business idea: ⁠https://calendly.com/tanakatava/tava-consulting-20-minute-meeting⁠

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GUEST: Dr. Hanna Aliashkevich

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neurannette/

💻 Website: https://pigpug.co/

HOST: Tanaka Tava

💻 Website: ⁠https://www.tanakatava.com/⁠

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🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@iconicconver⁠...

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📸 Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/tanakatava⁠

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Paige Finn Doherty is the Founding Partner at Behind Genius Ventures, a fund investing in early-stage product-led growth companies in the future of work & the future of play. Paige is also the author of Seed to Harvest, a book demystifying VC for children and adults. Until recently she was also a Developer Success Engineer at WorkOS.

Takeaways

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:24 Building Ideas from Scratch

07:14 Backing the Best Founder Storytellers

13:39 Deep Customer Empathy

28:30 Embracing Self-Discovery and the Journey of Finding Purpose

33:26 Books That Change Lives and Inspire New Perspectives

37:24 The Impact of Text Messages on Personal Growth and Connection
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Podcast & Content Creation Course: ⁠https://tanakatava.gumroad.com/l/LVySW⁠

The Download (Keys & Codes) - Newsletter featuring previous episodes of Iconic Conversations and musings of my mind: ⁠https://tanakatava.substack.com/https://tanakatava.substack.com/⁠

Book a FREE consulting call to discuss your creative strategy or business idea: ⁠https://calendly.com/tanakatava/tava-consulting-20-minute-meeting⁠

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GUEST: Paige Finn Doherty

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigedoherty/

💻 Website: https://www.behindgeniusventures.com/

🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/paigefinnn
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HOST: Tanaka Tava

💻 Website: ⁠https://www.tanakatava.com/⁠

🎙 Podcast: ⁠Listen to Podcast⁠

🎥 YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@iconicconver⁠...

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📸 Instagram: ⁠https://instagram.com/tanakatava⁠

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Spencer Carey is a recent graduate from NYU, a research fellow at Contrary, and an investment banker at Wells Fargo

During his time at NYU, he helped run NYU Stern’s first Venture Capital organization, the Strategic Venture Society. Here, he built out the club’s external partnerships initiative to work with VCs, co-hosted the club’s podcast, Founder Friendly, led NYU’s Venture Capital Investment Competition team in 2023, and helped organize an NYU-only VC pitch competition, NYU VC.

Takeaways

00:00 Introduction and Background

01:07 Heart and Post-Grad Life

09:41 Future Plans and Living on the West Coast

11:05 Transition from Internship to Full-Time Job

13:38 Insights into Investment Banking

15:44 Learning from Senior Bankers and Management

19:48 The Role of Kindness in Banking

24:27 Choosing Investment Banking as a Career

26:13 Exploring Different Career Paths

30:34 Importance of Reflection and Asking Why

32:17 Earning Your Ask and Learning How to Learn

35:53 Reflecting on Accomplishments and Seeking Mentorship

38:00 The Value of Reflectiveness and Asking Why

44:10 Future Plans and Podcasting

45:11 Contact Information
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Book a FREE consulting call to discuss your creative strategy or business idea: https://calendly.com/tanakatava/tava-consulting-20-minute-meeting

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GUEST: Spencer Carey

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-carey
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HOST: Tanaka Tava

💻 Website: https://www.tanakatava.com/

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🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iconicconver...

🐣 Twitter: https://twitter.com/tanakatava/

📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/tanakatava

🕺 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heytanakatava