Listeners are in for a "GENUINE" treat in our final Word UP episode of the season! A culinary connoisseur and a master of process implementation answer questions around authenticity and promoting a culture that celebrates our most GENUINE selves.

...And naturally, we celebrate the legendary artist GINUWINE in the process.

Our saddle's waiting....come and jump on it!

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Word UP breaks the mold of traditional podcast interviews while embracing Upward’s mission to create elevated ecosystems fueled by innovation. For our first-ever podcast series, we’re bringing together two diverse perspectives to broaden our knowledge on a variety of topics, widen our cultural repertoires, and stimulate original ideas based on… o n e w o r d. You read that right: a single word that inspires our guests and listeners alike to look at the way in which we connect with other professionals in an unpredictable world. Join us for a fun facilitation of collaboration between corporate innovators, startup founders, and Hartford’s most talented professionals across industries, returning every other Wednesday in fall 2020!

Can you actively design your "LEGACY"? This week's guests, two entrepreneurial minds in experience design and apparel discuss the difference between tangible and intangible legacies, how innovation is helped or hindered by legacy.... and how to pull off a successful at-home beach night during COVID quarantine!

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Word UP breaks the mold of traditional podcast interviews while embracing Upward’s mission to create elevated ecosystems fueled by innovation. For our first-ever podcast series, we’re bringing together two diverse perspectives to broaden our knowledge on a variety of topics, widen our cultural repertoires, and stimulate original ideas based on… o n e w o r d. You read that right: a single word that inspires our guests and listeners alike to look at the way in which we connect with other professionals in an unpredictable world. Join us for a fun facilitation of collaboration between corporate innovators, startup founders, and Hartford’s most talented professionals across industries every Wednesday.

Two change-makers from distinct industries find comfort in "CONTROVERSY" during this week's Word UP Podcast.

Was the dress blue or yellow? Is "taking a knee" today as effective as Apple's "1984"? When does teaching our kids about controversy become too controversial? Hear from this episode's experts in innovation and economic development!

Connect with our guests: https://www.moveupward.city/post/word-up-an-upward-podcast-ep-6-controversy-ojala-naeem-jevon-gibb

Word UP breaks the mold of traditional podcast interviews while embracing Upward’s mission to create elevated ecosystems fueled by innovation. For our first-ever podcast series, we’re bringing together two diverse perspectives to broaden our knowledge on a variety of topics, widen our cultural repertoires, and stimulate original ideas based on… o n e w o r d. You read that right: a single word that inspires our guests and listeners alike to look at the way in which we connect with other professionals in an unpredictable world. Join us for a fun facilitation of collaboration between corporate innovators, startup founders, and Hartford’s most talented professionals across industries every Wednesday.

Our "INTUITION" led us to an elevated conversation between two creative cocktail industry veterans in this week's Word UP podcast. From a shift in our collective consciousness, to the "cork or no cork" debate (was your intuition correct all along?), this dialogue is smooth from start to finish.

If Intuition was a beverage, you'd be sipping it by now. Grab your favorite wine or spirit as you listen to our latest episode!

Connect with our guests: https://www.moveupward.city/post/word-up-an-upward-podcast-ep-5-intuition-dave-rudman-lelaneia-dubay

Word UP breaks the mold of traditional podcast interviews while embracing Upward’s mission to create elevated ecosystems fueled by innovation. For our first-ever podcast series, we’re bringing together two diverse perspectives to broaden our knowledge on a variety of topics, widen our cultural repertoires, and stimulate original ideas based on… o n e w o r d. You read that right: a single word that inspires our guests and listeners alike to look at the way in which we connect with other professionals in an unpredictable world. Join us for a fun facilitation of collaboration between corporate innovators, startup founders, and Hartford’s most talented professionals across industries every Wednesday.

In our latest episode of Word UP, "EMPATHY" takes center stage in a candid discussion between a data privacy specialist and a performing arts entrepreneur.

Fair warning for our fellow empaths: prepare to find yourself in your feelings after this episode!

Connect with our guests: https://www.moveupward.city/post/word-up-an-upward-podcast-ep-4-empathy-sherwin-yoder-sonia-plumb

Word UP breaks the mold of traditional podcast interviews while embracing Upward’s mission to create elevated ecosystems fueled by innovation. For our first-ever podcast series, we’re bringing together two diverse perspectives to broaden our knowledge on a variety of topics, widen our cultural repertoires, and stimulate original ideas based on… o n e w o r d. You read that right: a single word that inspires our guests and listeners alike to look at the way in which we connect with other professionals in an unpredictable world. Join us for a fun facilitation of collaboration between corporate innovators, startup founders, and Hartford’s most talented professionals across industries every Wednesday.

In Episode 3 of Upward's new podcast, Word UP, the hotly contested topic of "CENSORSHIP" is explored through the lenses of leaders in mindfulness and journalism.

From "radical candor" to 80s rap, our guests shed all censors in this latest episode!

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Word UP breaks the mold of traditional podcast interviews while embracing Upward’s mission to create elevated ecosystems fueled by innovation. For our first-ever podcast series, we’re bringing together two diverse perspectives to broaden our knowledge on a variety of topics, widen our cultural repertoires, and stimulate original ideas based on… o n e w o r d. You read that right: a single word that inspires our guests and listeners alike to look at the way in which we connect with other professionals in an unpredictable world. Join us for a fun facilitation of collaboration between corporate innovators, startup founders, and Hartford’s most talented professionals across industries every Wednesday.

In the second episode of Upward's new podcast, Word UP, the fascinating paradox of "CONFORMITY" and innovation are unpacked by two disruptors in healthcare and higher education.

Will you conform to the rationale posed in this latest elevated conversation?

Connect with our guests: https://www.moveupward.city/post/word-up-an-upward-podcast-ep-2-conformity-colleen-mcguire-lukman-arsalan

Word UP breaks the mold of traditional podcast interviews while embracing Upward’s mission to create elevated ecosystems fueled by innovation. For our first-ever podcast series, we’re bringing together two diverse perspectives to broaden our knowledge on a variety of topics, widen our cultural repertoires, and stimulate original ideas based on… o n e w o r d. You read that right: a single word that inspires our guests and listeners alike to look at the way in which we connect with other professionals in an unpredictable world. Join us for a fun facilitation of collaboration between corporate innovators, startup founders, and Hartford’s most talented professionals across industries every Wednesday.

In our inaugural episode of Upward's new podcast, Word UP, we chat "EXPECTATIONS" with Upward's resident leadership expert and Hartford's minor league baseball team manager.

We hope this one meets your expectations!

Connect with our guests: https://www.moveupward.city/post/word-up-an-upward-podcast-ep-1-expectations-chris-duffy-mike-abramson

Word UP breaks the mold of traditional podcast interviews while embracing Upward’s mission to create elevated ecosystems fueled by innovation. For our first-ever podcast series, we’re bringing together two diverse perspectives to broaden our knowledge on a variety of topics, widen our cultural repertoires, and stimulate original ideas based on… o n e w o r d. You read that right: a single word that inspires our guests and listeners alike to look at the way in which we connect with other professionals in an unpredictable world. Join us for a fun facilitation of collaboration between corporate innovators, startup founders, and Hartford’s most talented professionals across industries every Wednesday.