PODWalk with Radhika Zaveri

By Radhika Zaveri

PODWalk is a podcast by Radhika Zaveri, Professor of Practice at Southern Methodist University with one goal - encouraging the audience to get off their screens; go for a walk, listen, and learn throu... more

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The podcast currently has 43 episodes available.

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September 30, 2024Episode 24: ATT PAC: 15th Year Anniversary
Warren Tranquada is president and CEO of the AT&T Performing Arts Center, a 10-acre performing arts campus in the Dallas Arts District that is celebrating its 15th Anniversary this fall. Warren has an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Commerce degree from McGill University in Montreal.
In this episode, Warren discussed 3 key takeaways:
The purpose of the performing Arts is telling stories that help make better sense of the world. Warren talked about how the arts helps build empathy, creativity, and fits tightly into today’s learning skills helping understand complex issues and see business with a fresh lens.

More is More: Warren’s belief is that if you can reach more people, you can be more successful in achieving your mission.

More with Less: He talked about how the center has to be something to someone on every day of the week; targeting a unique group from day to day on anemic resources; means strategically planning collaboration, and programming to get more with less.
The Performing Arts Center is one of the top performing arts centers in the nation, providing iconic venues for Broadway, opera, ballet, theater, concerts, dance and more. The Center also provides impactful arts education and community programs to thousands of students and families each year.
#ArtsAndEmpathy #StorytellingThroughArts #BuildingCreativity #MoreIsMore #MoreWithLess #PerformingArtsCenter #DallasArtsDistrict #ArtsEducation #ImpactThroughArts #CulturalLeadership
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33min
September 12, 2024Episode 23: Storytelling 101
Today I am joined by Emmy-nominated, award-winning former war reporter, Mandy Clark has more than 20 years of experience in top-tier newsrooms including CBS, NBC, CBC and Sky News. Beyond conflict zones, her current affairs documentary work has taken her across the globe to cover stories on climate change in Greenland, human rights in China, and elections in Zimbabwe. She is now the Managing Editor at ENP Media, a London based production company founded by experienced news and documentary professionals to create content that is unique, engaging and effective.3 Key Take-ways
Make them Care: Mandy summarized the essence of her focus in story telling…. “Making them care.” She spoke about how Humans connect with Humans; and that stories create an emotional connection. Next time you give it a try --Humanize the stories you tell and touch hearts to make them care.

Like a Diamond: Structure is a product of good storytelling. As Mandy gave us a 101 in storytelling, she shared a framework that mimics the shape of a diamond. Start small, grow and then return to the original small point. Next time you are story telling – give it a try.

Picture someone in your head: When we try to connect to humans; we try to get into their bloodstream, so the question is who we are trying to engage with? Mandy had a great solution. Picture someone in your head. And often if that someone is least likely to be “moved” by your story, you will find the most compelling conviction points to “move them”
#StorytellingTips #JournalismInsights #EmotionalConnection #MandyClark #EngageYourAudience #HumanizeYourStories #CompellingContent #CreativeStorytelling #NewsroomExperience #DocumentaryFilmmaking #MakeThemCare #PublicSpeakingTips #ContentCreation #MediaProduction #EffectiveCommunication #ConflictReporting #StorytellingFramework #EngagingStories #CommunicateWithImpact
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40min
August 09, 2024Episode 22 : Is the CFO your friend?
With sports on our mind this Summer, I had the pleasure of interviewing @kellie fischer, CFO of the Texas Rangers, the 2023 World Series Baseball Champions on the potential and power of attitude.A long time ago a mentor said, “Make the CFO your friend,” and it stuck with me throughout my career. My new friend, @kellie Fischer, shares the same attitude and spirit of collaboration, bringing synergy between marketing and finance. CFO at the Rangers since 2005, Kellie has an impressive background not only working through tumultuous times there but also through celebrations/wins, a successful partnership with Globe Life and has had unique opportunity to oversee Finance, HR, IT and legal operations bringing an extraordinary perspective to understanding collaboration.3 key takeaways from the conversation
Be a joy to be around, your technical skills only go so far. Kellie talked deeply about the importance of attitude and how that matters when you are on a team. Think about what that means to you and how you can better connect with others.

Are the CMO and CFO friends? Kellie spoke about collaboration and that you really can’t go far without having trust. If you don’t have a great relationship between brand and finance – make that change because it is fundamental to you and your company’s success.

Finance Stability is a brand differentiator. When watching baseball, you may not think of financial terms apart from perhaps ticket prices. Kellie’s talk helped us appreciate how sound financial leadership is a differentiator in the marketplace.
If you enjoy our podcast, please subscribe to ..... #TexasRangers#WorldSeriesChampions#WorldSeriesBaseballChampions#TexasBaseball#Fanexperience#ethicalmarketing#ethicsinbusiness#collaborationiskey#winningbusinessattitude
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42min
July 18, 2024Episode 21: Using AI to help those who help others
AI in Innovative Solutions and Healthcare with Dr. Ruben Amarasingham
If I don’t know AI, am I going to fail? This is a question many of us wrestle with. Dr. Ruben Amarasingham, a physician, founder, and lover of art, says, “Be the domain expert first, and figure out how AI applications will help enhance your domain.”
In this episode of #PODWalk, join me as I sit down with Dr. Amarasingham to discuss the transformative role of AI in healthcare and beyond. Dr. Amarasingham, MD, MBA, has a fascinating journey from literature, coding, and science to founding Pieces Technologies, Inc., a healthcare solution specializing in clinical decision sciences. His personal mission, “Helping Those Who Help Others,” guides his work, from his MD at UTSW to his MBA and post-doctorate in biomedical informatics at Johns Hopkins.
Key Takeaways:
Medicine and Passion: As a mother of a pre-med student, I was curious about his choice of medicine despite the high burnout rate. Dr. Amarasingham's answer about the “golden age of medicine” and his evolution from physician to founder reassured me.

AI and Domain Mastery: As a professor of New Product Innovation at SMU Cox, I wanted to know, “If I don’t understand AI, am I going to fail?” Dr. Amarasingham’s advice to be a master of your domain first and then leverage AI applications was enlightening.

Patient-Physician Experience: As a patient, I explored how Pieces Technologies is enhancing the patient-physician interaction, allowing more meaningful dialogue and empowering patients with information.
This delightful conversation covers diverse perspectives and thought-provoking insights, perfect for marketers, technologists, new AI learners, or anyone curious about healthcare. Tune in for an enriching discussion with monikers like detective to experiential junkie aptly describing Dr. Amarasingham.
Pieces website link: https://piecestech.com/
Hashtags:
#DiversePerspectives #DiversityInThought #DiverseTeachingMethods #MBA #AIinHealthcare #AIinInnovation #TeachingPodcast #PODWalk #HowToSwitchCareers #SwitchingCareers #HealthcareInnovation #AIApplications #PatientEmpowerment #ClinicalDecisionSciences
Mentions:
@PCCI @PieceTechnologies @UTSW @smucox
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1h 8min
June 11, 2024Episode 20: Wearing Many Hats
Meet Tiffin Jernstedt, Chief Communications Officer, Neiman Marcus
Neiman Marcus was founded 117 years ago and continues to be one of the biggest names in luxury retail. Today, my guest is Tiffin Jernstedt, Chief Communications Officer at Neiman Marcus.Tiffin is a passionate communicator, wears many hats and in her words, learned many lessons “vagabonding during COVID,” while getting comfortable with the uncomfortable. In Tiffin’s candid conversation she shared how getting a bad grade at SMU, being shocked at not getting an internship at Neiman Marcus and other twists and turns didn’t stop her from U-turning to her dream job. And on the way she learned key life lessons.She gives incredibly relevant advice on personal branding:
Just start it

Do It consistently

Let the likes or lack of, not stop you from putting your personal brand forward
Tune in to hear more on about the role of PR, the behind the scenes on the Neiman Marcus awards, her favorite thing to buy at Neiman's and much more. Tiffin previously served in leadership roles at PVH, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, and Ralph Lauren. With over fifteen years of experience leading global fashion and lifestyle brand communications, Tiffin sits on the Group Leadership Team where she helps build, execute, and amplify communications across the organization. And is one of our own, Tiffin received her degree in Communications at Southern Methodist University.
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51min
April 28, 2024 Episode 19: Dream Big, Act Small
A returning podcaster, we welcome our very own former student Meredith Mills to POD Walk to share her story about her new product launch, Southside, a gin based RTD beverage. After graduating from Cox School of Business, Meredith assumed a Brand Management role at Unilever and then Aramore, but deep down had always dreamt to start something new. Her new brand, The Original Southside, has a mission to revive cocktails lost to throes of time. In this episode, Meredith speaks of her journey as a new entrepreneur, using skills she learned at SMU to take SMALL steps to get to her BIG dream. She talks about the value of surrounding yourself with the right people. Plus – the challenges she faced and how she overcame them.
But that’s not all - a special treat was that we got to taste Southside, crisp and clean just like the summer air.
If you would like to connect with Meredith you can reach her at https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithmills13/
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30min
April 23, 2024 Episode 18: Power of Why
Group Vice President Toyota Financial Services talks about why Marketing is the window to the world of consumers; why collaborating with cross functional divisions is strategically savvy and whether small less risky ideas will be the rule and disruptive innovation the exception?
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22min
April 18, 2024Episode 17: Connecting Heartbeats in Business and Life
Have you felt more comfortable entering a room when you see someone approachable, a connector of the community? Ollie Chandhok is that connector of community as Market President and Publisher of the Dallas Business Journal he informs, connects businesses and people in Dallas.
Today’s PODWalk left us thinking of 3 questions we wrestle with as marketers and businesspeople.
Are you connected with Culture? As marketers we understand the importance of culture but often struggle to assimilate fast. Ollie talk about the importance of internal and external culture, understanding the pulse to make shifts

Are you connecting with the community? When it comes to understanding people, Ollie speaks about genuine curiosity in people to truly connect.

Are you getting better at getting better? You’ll just have to listen to the podcast for this one.
To connect with Ollie Chandhok https://www.linkedin.com/in/olliechandhok/
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40min
March 23, 2024 Episode 16 : Discovering Diversity of Perspectives
To kick off Women’s History Month, our speaker today is a longtime friend, Calvert Collins Bratton, the Chief Relationship Officer at Communities Foundation of Texas. She is a 7th generation Texas, on the board of SMU’s Simmons School of Education and a member of Charter 100, The Dallas Assembly, The Dallas Summit, and is a Junior League of Dallas. A past recipient of the Dallas Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” Award amongst other accolades.
Calvert is an unabashed believer of the power of communication and relationships. The discussion is very real as she talks about how communication and energy go hand in hand; being emotive, being energetic and being concise in turn makes others feel they matter, their voice matters and builds relationships. Calvert talks about why diversity of perspective matters for growth, innovation and how relationships can help garner those perspectives from people of different backgrounds, experiences, personalities.
Her beliefs:
Word of the year? Excitement
What does not go out of style? Curiosity!
What is Purpose? Being Action Oriented
Tune in to listen to a conversation with a woman leader who does not fear the women coming behind us, who believe in being your self and leading with action.
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35min
March 05, 2024 Episode 15: Women Trailblazers in Business
This is Women’s History Month, and we are celebrating trailblazers; women from our community committed to shaping the society, the world, and making impact with purpose. In every generation there are giants who stand above the rest, Judge Barbara Lynn is known to be one of those giants who made history in 2016 as the first woman to attain the position of Chief Judge in Texas and served till 2022. Her list of firsts is truly remarkable; her practical advice on women and allies, purpose, and nurturing relationships is inspirational for not just women but all of us.
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25min

FAQs about PODWalk with Radhika Zaveri:

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The podcast currently has 43 episodes available.