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Ray Hartjen is a writer and musician who lives in Pleasanton, California, where he and his wife, Lori, raised their adult children, Olivia and Raymond.
In a professional career that has spanned parts of five decades, Ray has pivoted on many occasions, from investment banking to pharmaceuticals, from consumer electronics to SaaS software. One constant throughout his career path, however, has been storytelling.
In the past, Ray has been a frequent source for quotes from the national media on both the consumer electronics and retail industries. Additionally, as a contributor to a number of online outlets and platforms, including his rayhartjen.com site, he has spun his fair share of yarn on topics as far ranging as sports — primarily football, hockey and auto racing — and business, particularly revenue team functions like sales and marketing. Ray’s previous work includes being the coauthor of Immaculate: How the Steelers Saved Pittsburgh, published in 2022 by Morgan James Publishing and available at all major booksellers.
Diagnosed with multiple myeloma in March of 2019, Ray is a cancer fighter every day of the week that ends in a ‘y.’ And, with the soundtrack of life playing continuously in his head, Ray also performs and records with his two-piece acoustic band, the Chronic Padres.
A native of Texas, Ray holds an undergraduate degree from Eastern Kentucky University and an MBA from the University of Washington.
As one always to welcome a chat with others, especially fellow cancer patients, please feel free to connect with Ray at http://www.rayhartjen.com, on Twitter @RayHartjen, via email at [email protected], or via voice or text at (925) 895-5441.
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Immaculate: How the Steelers Saved Pittsburgh Tom O’Lenic and Ray Hartjen
Me, Myself, and My Multiple Myeloma: A Behind-the-Scenes Look For Patients, Caregivers, & Allies Ray Hartjen
The Indy 500: 30 Days in MayHal Higdon
Scholastic Publishers
International Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Cinema Therapy with Alan Seawright and Jonathan Decker on YouTube
Ted Lasso TV series seasons 1 – 3 (2020 – 2023) on Apple+
Franklin Covey Leadership Organization
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Anniversary Edition, Stephen R. Covey
PodMatch for Podcasters
This episode is brought to you by PodMatch, the dating service for podcasters. They introduced me to Ray Hartjen, and I’m so glad they did. I hope you’ve enjoyed our conversation and remember that if you have a podcast or something to share with the world, check out PodMatch at my affiliate link at PodMatch and tell them Lucinda sent you.
Story-Power on Patreon and Apple Subscriptions
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By Lucinda Sage-MidgordenThis post contains affiliate links.
Ray Hartjen is a writer and musician who lives in Pleasanton, California, where he and his wife, Lori, raised their adult children, Olivia and Raymond.
In a professional career that has spanned parts of five decades, Ray has pivoted on many occasions, from investment banking to pharmaceuticals, from consumer electronics to SaaS software. One constant throughout his career path, however, has been storytelling.
In the past, Ray has been a frequent source for quotes from the national media on both the consumer electronics and retail industries. Additionally, as a contributor to a number of online outlets and platforms, including his rayhartjen.com site, he has spun his fair share of yarn on topics as far ranging as sports — primarily football, hockey and auto racing — and business, particularly revenue team functions like sales and marketing. Ray’s previous work includes being the coauthor of Immaculate: How the Steelers Saved Pittsburgh, published in 2022 by Morgan James Publishing and available at all major booksellers.
Diagnosed with multiple myeloma in March of 2019, Ray is a cancer fighter every day of the week that ends in a ‘y.’ And, with the soundtrack of life playing continuously in his head, Ray also performs and records with his two-piece acoustic band, the Chronic Padres.
A native of Texas, Ray holds an undergraduate degree from Eastern Kentucky University and an MBA from the University of Washington.
As one always to welcome a chat with others, especially fellow cancer patients, please feel free to connect with Ray at http://www.rayhartjen.com, on Twitter @RayHartjen, via email at [email protected], or via voice or text at (925) 895-5441.
Website, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), YouTube
Immaculate: How the Steelers Saved Pittsburgh Tom O’Lenic and Ray Hartjen
Me, Myself, and My Multiple Myeloma: A Behind-the-Scenes Look For Patients, Caregivers, & Allies Ray Hartjen
The Indy 500: 30 Days in MayHal Higdon
Scholastic Publishers
International Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Cinema Therapy with Alan Seawright and Jonathan Decker on YouTube
Ted Lasso TV series seasons 1 – 3 (2020 – 2023) on Apple+
Franklin Covey Leadership Organization
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People: 30th Anniversary Edition, Stephen R. Covey
PodMatch for Podcasters
This episode is brought to you by PodMatch, the dating service for podcasters. They introduced me to Ray Hartjen, and I’m so glad they did. I hope you’ve enjoyed our conversation and remember that if you have a podcast or something to share with the world, check out PodMatch at my affiliate link at PodMatch and tell them Lucinda sent you.
Story-Power on Patreon and Apple Subscriptions
I’m so passionate about stories that I created the Story-Power podcast, Patreon Community, and Apple subscription so I’d have an excuse to talk story with other story lovers. Patreon is $5 a month for content not found on the Story-Power podcast, or on my Sage Woman Blog. They have recently instituted a free tier so you can try it out before you buy. Apple subscription is $3 a month, again with content not found on the Story-Power podcast. If you’re passionate about stories, and want to talk about what you’ve learned from your favorites, come join me at patreon.com/StoryPower. Or, you can add the subscription on Apple podcast where Story-Power is published. Let’s share what we’ve learned from the stories we love.