The Origin Story Podcast

Dr. Geoffrey Christopher Meacham, also known as Geoff, Ph.D., serves as a Managing Director and Senior Research Analyst at Barclays Bank PLC, Research Division. Dr. Meacham joined Barclays in December 2014 and covers the United States biotechnology sector. Previously, he also covered the equities sector in the North America region and biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. Prior to this, he served as a Managing Director and Global Head of Biotechnology Equity Research at JP Morgan Chase & Co, Research Division. He served as Senior Analyst at JP Morgan Chase & Co, Research Division. He joined JP Morgan Chase & Co, Research Division in 2004, and catered to the biotechnology sector research in United States. Dr. Meacham was J. P. Morgan's Lead Large-Cap Biotech Analyst for 10 years. Prior to that, he was a Biotechnology Analyst at UBS Investment Bank, Research Division following early stage biotech and life science companies for about four years. His research coverage spans from large-cap biotech companies with a global reach to small, development stage companies. He has also worked in the pharmaceutical industry for two years in a research and development capacity. Prior to his career on Wall Street, he worked in industry at Solvay Pharmaceuticals. He has been a Board of Director of Accuitis, Inc., since November 2015. He has been ranked for the past five years in the Institutional Investor poll since 2007, including a number 2 ranking since 2008. Dr. Meacham earned a Ph.D. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from UAB, and a BS in Biology and Microbiology from the University of Georgia.

Show Notes

Cystic FibrosisChumley'sCarry AllThe Four Seasons RestaurantTellurideNantucket

This sub-series of The Origin Story Podcast chronicles author Michael Owl and musician Will Haraway as they endeavor to bring some new work into the world.

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Patterson Hood30 A Singer-Songwriter FestivalThe RepVista RoomSmith's Old BarJason IsbellBJ BarhamGregory Alan IsakovHays CarllCharlie MarsThe Haraway Brothers Wish You Love and Luck in the WorldJohn DenverChunk of Coal covered by Widespread PanicBig Ass TruckProud Larry'sThe Hold SteadyTodd SniderKeith Richard's 12 Most Kick-Ass RiffsThe In Sound from Way OutTime Fades AwayMartin Versus Taylor GuitarsSon Volt - TraceUncle TupeloSun Dog - MeteorologicalThe WigsBackbeat MarketingThe Haraway Brothers Wish You Love and Luck in the WorldMike GeierYacht Rock RevueLiz Lerman Critical Response MethodEddie's Attic ShowThe Georgia Theatre

Reid Smith-Vaniz is the CEO and co-founder of Reliant Technologies.Charles Quinn, CEO, and Co-founder of Greenzie, describes him as follows:"Spend a moment with Reid, and I dare you not to come away feeling more energetic, more positive, more confident, and inspired. A true leader, he is forthright and lives by an incredibly inspiring set of values. Open and honest, he asks deep, insightful questions. Passionate about business, and truly cares about the non-profits and other positive organizations he associates himself with." I couldn't agree more.

In this episode, we discuss his beginnings as a sales person (think childhood), dealing with adversity, goals, hiring, the importance of asking questions, and lessons he's learned running his own successful business.Please enjoy.

Show Notes

Canton, MSGeorge Gibson's MenswearPareto Principal - 80/20 rule.Faith, Family, Friends, Fitness, and FinancePartnership AgreementsSlicing the PieThe Body Coach Joe WicksReliant TechnologyTopgradingGritSerenity Prayer

Bernardo Cubría is a Mexican playwright/actor. His play, The Giant Void in my Soul, was recently nominated for Best Playwright, Best Director, and Best Comedic Ensemble at the Los Angeles Theatre Awards and was also Ovation recommended. His play, Neighbors: A Fair Trade Agreement, was a semi finalist for the O’Neil Playwrights Conference and was produced at INTAR in New York City in 2017. Neighbors was hailed as “ the most fully realized production of 2017” by Broadwayworld New York. His interactive clown play, The Judgment of Fools, was produced in New York, Los Angeles and Houston to rave reviews. This year, the short film he co-wrote, Spanish Class, won Best Comedy at the NBC Universal Short Film Festival. As an actor, he has appeared on film and TV on such shows as Queen of The South, NCIS: LA, Notorious, The Good Wife, Blue Bloods, Bold and The Beautiful. On stage in New York City, he has performed at theatres like The Public, Rattlestick, The Mint, and Intar. As a voice over actor, he has appeared in the Oscar-winning film Coco, and has a recurring role on the Disney Animated Series Elena of Avalor. He is the Co-Artistic Director of Ammunition Theatre Company in Los Angeles, a company dedicated to producing new plays that reflect diversity and serve underprivileged communities. He founded Texas’ first Latinx Theatre Festival, Sin Muros, which had its inaugural launch last year at Stages Theatre in Houston, Texas. He is a graduate of The International School of Comedic Acting where he studied clown under Antonio Fava in Italy. He is also the husband of documentary film editor, Lauren Saffa, and father to a nine-month-old little gordito named Diego.

Links

 

Off and On: A New York Theatre Podcast

Off and On Episode 142: Michael Henry Harris

Off and On Episode 94: Raul Castillo

Stephen Adly Guirgis and his Off and On Episode.

INTAR

Rattlestick

Monterrey, Mexico

Naco

Amnesty International

Carolyn Houston Boone

Commedia dell'arte

The Alley Theatre

LABrynth Theatre Company

Tanya Saracho

Lou Moreno

https://www.publictheater.org/ The Public Theater

InViolet Theater

Ammunition Theatre Company

Bad Hombres Comedy

The Tony Kornheiser Show

Talk to Her

Lauren Saffa

Another World

Post Office by Charles Bukowski

Bernado's Web Site

New Play Exchange

INSTAGRAM

justinandersononline.com

JUSTIN ANDERSON is a professional director based in Atlanta, Georgia whose credits include award-winning productions in the southeastern United States and Europe. At present, he serves as the Associate Artistic Director of Aurora Theatre (www.auroratheatre.com) in Lawrenceville, Georgia—a professional Equity theatre and the fastest-growing theatre in the state. His directorial work has earned him both popular and critical praise, along with Ten Suzi Bass Award Nominations for Best Direction (Two wins for LES MISÉRABLES and THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at Aurora Theatre in 2013 and 2017 respectively). Recent productions include NEWSIES, currently running at Aurora Theatre through September 2 (then at Atlanta Lyric Theatre October 19-November 4), and an Albanian language version of TWELFTH NIGHT at Teatri Metropol in Tirana, Albania. 

 

Further directing credits include: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME by Peter Parnell, Alan Menken, and Stephen Schwartz and Lin-Manuel Miranda's and Quiara Alegría Hudes' IN THE HEIGHTS (both co-productions between Aurora Theatre and Theatrical Outfit), THE CITY OF CONVERSATION by Anthony Giardina at Horizon Theatre Company, Sondheim and Lapine’s INTO THE WOODS at Aurora Theatre and a co-production of VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE by Christopher Durang (a co-production between Aurora Theatre and Horizon Theatre Company). Committed to the development of new works, he has directed the World Premieres of SINGLES IN AGRICULTURE by Abby Rosebrock, SPLIT IN THREE by Daryl Lisa Fazio, HARABEL by Teatri Metropol’s own Jonida Beqo, THE FABULOUS LIPITONES by Mark St. Germain and John Markus, ANGRY FAGS by Topher Payne, and TIME BETWEEN US by Brett Schrier and Tess Barker.

 

Artistic associations include Theatrical Outfit, Synchronicity Theatre, Serenbe Playhouse and Pinch ‘N’ Ouch Theatre. While studying directing at Rutgers University, Justin had the privilege to work with Amy Saltz, Pam Berlin, William Carden, and Deborah Headwall. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from Campbell University and a Master of Arts in Theatre Studies from Regent University.

 

Justin is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia where he directs and teaches courses in acting and musical theatre. In addition, he is a graduate of the 2016 Arts Leaders of Metro Atlanta (ALMA) Institute and the 2016 inaugural class of the Gwinnett Chamber Young Professionals Leadership Institute. 

 

Previously served as Production Director of KidStuf at North Point Community Church (2009-2013), and Theatre Arts Coordinator at Woodland School of the Arts (2004-2008). 

Show Notes

Northpoint Community Church

Synchronicity Theatre

Tess Malis Kincade

Scholastic Book Fair

Tom Key

Theatrical Outfit

7 Stages

Angry Fags

Topher Payne

TCG

Aurora Theatre

Aurora's Staff

Albania

Jonida Beqo

Harabel

Vaca Zela

Teatri Metropol

Arbëreshë

Newsies

Men with Money

INSTAGRAM

JUSTIN ANDERSON is a professional director based in Atlanta, Georgia whose credits include award-winning productions in the southeastern United States and Europe. At present, he serves as the Associate Artistic Director of Aurora Theatre (www.auroratheatre.com) in Lawrenceville, Georgia—a professional Equity theatre and the fastest growing theatre in the state. His directorial work has earned him both popular and critical praise, along with Ten Suzi Bass Award Nominations for Best Direction (Two wins for LES MISÉRABLES and THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY at Aurora Theatre in 2013 and 2017 respectively). Recent productions include NEWSIES, currently running at Aurora Theatre through September 2 (then at Atlanta Lyric Theatre October 19-November 4), and an Albanian language version of TWELFTH NIGHT at Teatri Metropol in Tirana, Albania. 

 

Further directing credits include: THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME by Peter Parnell, Alan Menken, and Stephen Schwartz and Lin-Manuel Miranda's and Quiara Alegría Hudes' IN THE HEIGHTS (both co-productions between Aurora Theatre and Theatrical Outfit), THE CITY OF CONVERSATION by Anthony Giardina at Horizon Theatre Company, Sondheim and Lapine’s INTO THE WOODS at Aurora Theatre and a co-production of VANYA AND SONIA AND MASHA AND SPIKE by Christopher Durang (a co-production between Aurora Theatre and Horizon Theatre Company). Committed to the development of new works, he has directed the World Premieres of SINGLES IN AGRICULTURE by Abby Rosebrock, SPLIT IN THREE by Daryl Lisa Fazio, HARABEL by Teatri Metropol’s own Jonida Beqo, THE FABULOUS LIPITONES by Mark St. Germain and John Markus, ANGRY FAGS by Topher Payne, and TIME BETWEEN US by Brett Schrier and Tess Barker.

 

Artistic associations include Theatrical Outfit, Synchronicity Theatre, Serenbe Playhouse and Pinch ‘N’ Ouch Theatre. While studying directing at Rutgers University, Justin had the privilege to work with Amy Saltz, Pam Berlin, William Carden, and Deborah Headwall. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from Campbell University and a Master of Arts in Theatre Studies from Regent University.

 

Justin is an adjunct faculty member in the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia where he directs and teaches courses in acting and musical theatre. In addition, he is a graduate of the 2016 Arts Leaders of Metro Atlanta (ALMA) Institute and the 2016 inaugural class of the Gwinnett Chamber Young Professionals Leadership Institute. 

 

Previously served as Production Director of KidStuf at North Point Community Church (2009-2013), and Theatre Arts Coordinator at Woodland School of the Arts (2004-2008). 

Show Notes

Aurora Theatre

Gwinnett County

Newsies

Atlanta Lyric Theatre

Campbell University

Kennesaw State University

Six Flags

Horizon Theatre

Mary Zimmerman

Mason Gross School of the Arts

A Sense of Direction by William Ball

Backwards and Forwards by David Ball

Misdirecting the Play by Terry McCabe

Northpoint Community Church

Steve Cutts

Steve is a self-made man. He married and started his first business before I completed law school.

There are many insights on life and business in this episode, but even if there weren't, it's worth the listen for the stories alone.

When was the last time someone pulled a gun on you in Quebec?

No links in the show notes for this one.

If you have a question about anything mentioned, please email me at [email protected].

Thanks for listening!

So, I've learned a bit thus far from the experiment that is The Process Podcast. For those new to the podcast and blog, a brief refresher will help.

I host The Origin Story Podcast wherein I interview superheroes from all walks of life to understand how they got to where they are today, and to see where they might be heading tomorrow. It's based on the dual premise that we're all superheroes and that we can learn from each other's journeys.

The Process Podcast chronicles my journey.

While I think the first two episodes were successful to a point, going forward I'm using a different frame of reference. During each episode, I'll take a self - help type book - something that covers an area of my life that I'm working on, and I'll thoroughly review and use that book to try and better my life. Then I'll let you know how it went.

Because I'm running the fledgling Pinecone Turkey, attempting to write a novel (research stage), working on being healthier, publishing an anthology of short stories, and still working as an actor and theater founder, the books may skew in those directions. I think there will still be plenty of lessons to learn and apply even if my listeners and readers are not interested in those particular topics. 

It's a journey.

I'm trusting in the process.

The first book to be worked through is Twyla Tharp's The Creative Habit: Learn it and Use it for Life.

I hope his new frame of reference will be entertaining and helpful.

Thanks for going on this journey with me. If you know of a book I should work through, email me at [email protected].

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Show Notes

Celosia: Dragon's Breath

Cloak

Pantera

Led Zeppelin

Ozzy Osbourn

Beatles

Ozzy Randy Rhoads Tribute

Straight Edge

Satanic Bible

Earth Crisis

Firestorm

Keith Moon

Aveda Institute

Van Michael Salon

In Solitude

Deep Purple

The Hunger music video.

Season of Mist (Cloak's label)

Kill the Lawyer from Hook

Interview with a Vampire

To Venomous Depths

The Drunken Unicorn