Social Soup

Michelle chats with Jen Humayun, who is Executive Director of the Tony Hsieh Award and an extraordinary human being! They discuss how the Tony Hsieh Award came to be and what it’s all about. Jen also shares her incredible Indiana Jones-style adventures in life and business. Jen has literally dug into history as an archaeologist!

The Tony Hsieh Award honors the late Tony Hsieh’s legacy of bringing new ideas to life in business. Each year, the award recognizes business leaders who show radical innovation in the workplace. YOU can apply for the 2024 Tony Hsieh Award—link below! 

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Learn more about the Tony Hsieh Award and submit a nomination by September 22, 2024: thetonyhsiehaward.com     

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Michelle chats with her daughter Sophia, an Early Childhood Education and Special Education major at NYU—and a member of Gen Z. Michelle picks Sophia’s brain about where and how Gen Z spend their time, and how they’re working to change the future of education.

Sophia shares how she and her peers discover and interact with brands on social media, and why younger generations may be more keen with product claims and potential scams. Sophia answers all kinds of questions like…How do we do better with early childhood education? How do we work with—not against—A.I.? Why should people shift their thinking about problematic sports team names? 

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Connect with Sophia D’Attilio on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sophia-dattilio-460580197 

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New batch coming up next week!

Today we chat with Tyler Williams, Development Officer for the City of Las Vegas. Tyler shares why Las Vegas is becoming the go-to hub for innovative remote work-based businesses. He and Michelle also tackle...Why are cities so important to the human narrative? What's needed to create community in a workplace, a city, or anywhere else? They also talk about the importance of optimizing the customer experience—and why to extend great customer service to *everyone* involved with a company.

What happens in Vegas should be shared in a podcast—Social Soup! Grab a bowl and enjoy.

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Connect with Tyler Williams on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tyler-williams-53089b20/ 

Learn more about the City of Las Vegas: https://www.lasvegasnevada.gov/ 

Check out a book recommendation from Tyler: Triumph of the City by Edward Glaeser

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More soup to slurp next week!

Matt McCoy joins Michelle to nerd out about all things tech! Matt is the founder and president of Lanex, LLC, a software development firm known for finding creative solutions to business problems and bringing ideas to life.

Matt and Michelle discuss the evolution of the technology industry from the mid-80s up to today—and look toward what’s in store for the future. They also chat about retro computing, striking the right balance with A.I., and exploring generational patterns of interacting with technology. We hope you're ready to do the robot!

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Connect with Matt McCoy on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthewamccoy

Visit Matt’s company, Lanex, LLC: lanex.com

Matt is on the tech committee at Shepherds College, which offers programs that teach employable skills to people with special needs: shepherdscollege.edu

Check out Matt’s retro technology YouTube channel: youtube.com/@retrocomputersarcadesandmaking  

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Jill Baake, a leader of coaching and strategy at Northwestern Mutual, joins us for some deep talk on personal journeys and growth. She and Michelle discuss recognizing moments of pivotal change in life and how to get to the other side of struggles—and become a better person for them. They discuss questions like…Do you need to experience excruciating pain to evolve as a person? Is comfort the enemy of progress? Can we formulate ease? 

Life is like a big bowl of sloppy soup. In the words of Jill, “It’s gonna be messy, but it’s gonna be okay.” So, keep a napkin (or towel) handy, and dig your spoon into life’s curveballs. 

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Jill wrote a parenting book, “I Love Me Mom”! Check it out: https://bit.ly/3WnaJ9X 

Connect with Jill Baake on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jill-baake/

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We’ll have a new flavor of soup for you next week!

Michelle and David Bowles talk cause marketing, getting diverse perspectives in your business strategy, and looking toward the future of marketing. David is the president of CMRignite, a social impact marketing agency in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. P.S., they’re hiring—link below!

David shares examples of cause marketing campaigns his agency has created. Later, we dive spoon-first into big industry issues people don’t talk about enough, like addressing inequalities in life and business, and admitting that we can’t be experts in everything. David also shares his hot take on the dangers of cutting out social impact efforts.   

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Check out David's company, CMRignite. They're hiring, and are especially looking for people of color to apply! cmrignite.com     

Connect with David Bowles on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/david-bowles-08657039 

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Come over again next week for fresh soup!

Today’s episode is a quick, hot take on influencers versus advocates…a grab ‘n go “quickcast.” What’s the difference between brand influencers and advocates? Michelle breaks down the ingredients of each, and the best serving options, depending on your marketing goals.

Have you used influencers or advocates? What were the outcomes? Share your stories with us!

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See you again next week for another soup date!

When the Republican National Convention comes to her hometown of Milwaukee, Michelle gets reflective. She looks at the past 8 years and…how the heck the future’s gonna pan out. Whether you’re on the left, right, or in the middle, politics simmer up feelings. So, let’s grab a mug of soup and talk about it. To quote P!nk, respect is just a minimum! Get ready to do some introspection.

Listener challenge: What can we do to make respect the norm this political season and beyond, rather than us versus them? Tell us what you think!

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The team shoots the breeze, tackling questions like…Is anything too serious to joke about? Is it more okay to joke about tragedies that have long passed versus those the world is still reeling from? Does personal background and culture ever come into play?

SO many questions. We hope your soup is packaged up securely to-go, because it’s a wild ride. Welcome back to the Social Soup Podcast!

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Michelle gets real, really quickly, with Kevin Mann—the creative mind behind Campdesign and Unf*ck Your Feelings. They discuss how generative A.I. may affect the design climate in the future, along with deepfakes and the need to be aware as a society. Later, Kevin shares a campaign he’s been working on about connecting with men about the importance of their own mental health. They also chat about how life-changing it is to unplug from the world for a while. It’s f*cking brilliant—don’t miss it! Welcome back to the Social Soup Podcast!

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Check out Kevin’s website, Campdesign: campdesign.net

Dive into Kevin’s mental health campaign, Unf*ck Your Feelings: unfckyourfeelings.com 

Follow Kevin on Instagram: instagram.com/kmann_v_machine/ 

Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kevingmann 

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