Talking to Cool People is an interview show where Jason, you guessed it, talks to cool people! His belief is that everyone is cool and everyone has a fascinating story to tell. With guests ranging from CEOs to college students, from Navy Seals to therapists, from authors to musicians, and everything in between, you never know where the conversations are going to go and what you'll learn. New episodes drop on Wednesday mornings.
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Imagine having the opportunity to connect with experienced tech industry leaders, movers, and shakers. What if you could learn from their successes and failures to guide your own trajectory? That's exactly what Talking to Tech People offers. Hosted by Jason Frazell, a coach, facilitator, and personal brand strategist for high impact people and teams in tech, each episode provides an in-depth exploration of how to overcome challenges like stagnation and lack of clarity in startups, venture ca ...
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Dr. Mitch Kusy - Why I Don't Work Here Anymore
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Send us a text I sit down with Dr. Mitch Kusy, an organizational psychologist, professor, and leadership expert, to explore the hidden costs of toxic workplace cultures. Dr. Kusy shares the startling results of his research into how toxic behaviors not only damage team morale but can also have real financial impacts on organizations. Whether you’re…
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Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith - Physician, Author, Speaker, Mom
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Send us a text Jason Frazell sits down with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, a physician, author, and CEO of Restorist, to explore the concept of rest in a way you've never heard before. Learn about the seven types of rest, when Dr. Saundra knew she was at her breaking point and so much more! "Rest is not just the absence of activity; it's about restoring…
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Bryce Wuori - Co-founder and CEO of Pavewise
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Send us a text Jason and Bryce talk about Bryce's pivot from a traditional family owned business to a software company, the opportunities and perils of running the company in a slow moving industry and why it's important to never accept the status quo. "I've always been the type of person wired to, when I see a problem, I want to find a solution fo…
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Manali Yavatkar - Founder and CEO of Palm Labs
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Send us a text My guest this week is Manali Yavatkar founder and CEO of Palm, a company revolutionizing how we handle food waste at home. We chat about sustainability, Manali's journey from tech engineer to founder and the challenges associated with starting a business, no matter the industry. "We're not just designing products; we're creating solu…
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Leslie Danford - Founder and CEO of Vitaminis
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Send us a text Leslie Danford, founder of Vitaminis, shares her entrepreneurial journey from working in corporate environments to launching her own wellness company during a global pandemic. Leslie discusses the challenges of creating a health-focused business, balancing family life, and the insights gained from her experience in the consumer goods…
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Sheila Wilkinson - A Conversation About Expectations
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Send us a text Sheila is back! Sheila Wilkinson, a seasoned coach, author, and licensed clinical social worker, dives deep into the psychological and social dynamics of expectations. Sheila and Jason unpack the impacts these invisible forces have on our personal and professional lives. "When we expect of others what we expect of ourselves, we will …
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Thomas Renner aka Rennergy
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Send us a text The incredible Thomas Renner joins the show to talk about his journey as a high end fitness and cycling coach to running his own successful coaching practice, his early realization about his sexuality and how that impacted his childhood and the power of community. "I'm a jack of all trades and a master of none, and I used to wear it …
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Jeremy Parker - Founder of Swag.com, Dad, Award Winning Filmmaker
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Send us a text Jason and Jeremy dive deep into the fascinating journey of Jeremy Parker , the co-founder and former CEO of Swag.com, and now the founder of Swagspace. Jeremy shares his incredible story, from winning a prestigious film festival to pivoting into entrepreneurship, and eventually building a multimillion-dollar business in the promotion…
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Matt Krayton - Founder and Principal of Publitics
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Send us a text I sit down with Matt Krayton, founder and principal of Publitics, a leading public relations firm specializing in business, political, and government PR strategy. We explore his remarkable journey from an aspiring high school teacher to a leading political consultant. Discover how the 2008 financial crisis reshaped Matt’s career aspi…
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Elena Armijo Part 2 - A conversation about inclusivity in the workplace and society
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Send us a text This is part 2 of a conversation with Elena Armijo, where we dive deep into the often-overlooked impacts of inclusivity and belonging in the workplace and society. "We're not aware of the impact that not being inclusive has for us as a society. " Elena Armijo, Master Certified Coach (MCC), Founder and CEO of The C-Suite Collective, a…
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Elena Armijo Pt 1 - Founder and CEO of the C Suite Collective, Executive Coach, Certified Dare to Lead™ Facilitator, Dog Mom
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Send us a text Elena joins the podcast for the first in a two part conversation where she shares her journey from the world of professional opera to coaching and founding her own business. Elena and Jason talk about the power of inclusion and the impact that it has on all of us. "The goal is to see what you in this seat can bring to the table." Ele…
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Amanda Baudier - How to Unlock Joy in Life and Work
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Send us a text Jason sits down with Amanda Baudier, who journeyed from New York City's nightlife scene to embracing a life centered around mindfulness, health, and well-being. Amanda shares the tale of how a heart condition at 28 became the catalyst for a personal and professional transformation. "It's not just about surviving; it's about thriving …
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Julie Perkins - Founder of Wyseminds
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Send us a text Jason sits down with Julie Perkins to talk about her journey from being raised in a family owned business to going out on her own, why women need a lot of support when they are starting a business and the health event that changed her outlook on life. "There's only one great way of growing business, and that's your way of growing bus…
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Mark Atkeson - International business leader, entrepreneur, investor, author, expert on doing business in China
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Send us a text Jason chats with Mark Atkeson, who shares the ins and outs of his 30-year journey doing business in China, covering everything from the massive economic changes to the nitty-gritty of Chinese entrepreneurship and innovation. Mark dives into the misconceptions about China, his personal experiences across various sectors, and offers a …
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Sean Osborn - Mindset Coach, Podcaster, Author
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Send us a text Sean shares his journey from homelessness to a successful exit of his startup, the methodologies he uses to achieve maximum impact and the power of mentorship. "Once that switch hit, I knew my life was going to be the way I wanted it." - Sean Osborn "You've got to see outside of your current experiences to get where you want to be." …
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Matt Gerlach - Helping entrepreneurs create unapologetically abundant lives
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Send us a text Jason and Matt go deep on how Matt turned his battle with trauma into a story of triumph. From confronting childhood adversities to navigating the complexities of mental health in entrepreneurship, Matt shares his transformative journey, offering invaluable insights into resilience, growth, and the power of vulnerability. Key Takeawa…
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Adam Quiney returns! Executive Coach, Author, Plant Medicine Fan
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Send us a text Jason sits down with Adam Quiney, a visionary leader and aficionado of plant medicine. Together, they embark on a journey through self-discovery, personal growth, and the transformative power of sacred plants. Adam shares his profound experiences and insights into the world of ayahuasca and psilocybin, offering listeners a unique per…
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Dr. Eugene Choi Part 2 - Executive State vs. Survival State
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Send us a text Dr. Eugene K. Choi is back for part 2! Jason and Eugene dig in on the executive vs survival state, recognizing the key to high performance and how to know what state you are in. Key Insights: Executive vs. Survival State: Learn to identify when you're in survival mode and how to shift into your executive state for better outcomes. Em…
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Dr. Eugene K. Choi-Transformational Mindset Coach Part 1
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Send us a text Eugene shares his profound insights from a 10-day silent meditation retreat, revealing how such experiences can significantly impact our understanding and management of the mind, ultimately enhancing our quality of life. Key Takeaways: The science behind training your brain for peak performance. Moving from survival mode to executive…
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Laura Johns-Founder and CEO at The Business Growers
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Send us a text Laura and Jason riff on her experiences navigating the complex world of tech marketing, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and her unique approach to maintaining a work-life balance. Key Takeaways: The importance of aligning your team with core values like trust and balance. Strategies for effective decision-making in business growt…
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Mike Brennan - Creator and Communicator Telling Stories on Pages and Stages
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Send us a text In this conversation, hosts discuss the vital role of creativity and fun in both personal and professional contexts. Guest Mike Brennan, an accomplished visual artist and storyteller, suggests the act of creating shouldn't be seen as a reward, but as a part of the process itself. He highlights activities, such as doodling, listening …
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Steven Matthew Clark is back!
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Send us a text In this episode, Stephen Matthew Clark, a repeat guest and incarcerated individual, shared his insights about the prison system and the disparities present. The host, Jason, facilitates a conversation about the common misconceptions about prison life primarily shaped by media depictions. Stephen delves into his experience living in a…
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Mark Lewis - Entreprenuer, Investor, Author, Co-Founder
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Send us a text In this episode, entrepreneur, author, and co-founder Mark Lewis, delves into his passion for facilitating business success, his unique interview techniques, and his concerns about people's goal-setting capabilities. He shares his and his wife's project, creating a children's book series to teach important life values. Mark also disc…
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Matt Carlson - CEO, ParentPresents.com
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Send us a text Matt joins the show to talk about why just being yourself is the best way to be in business, shares some cool gift ideas for the holidays and what drives him to create a company that can create a last impacting and creating joy for others. Matt is the founder and CEO of Parentpresents.com, the leading gift recommendation service spec…
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Kent Murawski - Coach, Author, Speaker
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Send us a text Kent joins the show to talk about his journey from planting church and pastoring congregations, the moment when he literally found himself on the floor and unable to move forward because of burnout and Jason and Kent talk through the simple framework to have us create more wholeness in our lives. Kent believes true success comes from…
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Bebuo Christianne - Coach & Retreat Facilitator
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Send us a text Bebuo joins the show to talk about how she creates exceptional experiences for her retreats, the ways of growing up that created who she wants to be in the world for others now and how to handle the tough crowd when facilitating an event. "It's all about your perspective." Bebuo Christianne Ewa is the owner of Christianne & Co. Coach…
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Cassandra Thompson - The Good, Bad and Ugly of Networking
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Send us a text Cassandra is back! Fan favorite and returning guest Cass and Jason dig into the topic of networking. Tune in to hear some networking horror stories, actionable ways to make networking more systematic and fun and more. Cassandra Thompson is a globally recognized speaker whose work casting contestants for Wheel of Fortune, strategizing…
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020: Tameka Vasquez – Founder, The Future Quo
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Tameka Vasquez is a social futurist, foresight strategist, professor, and speaker. She is the Founder and Principal of The Future Quo, an advisory that supports visionary companies with concepts and tools for future thinking. Tameka partners with startups to Fortune 500 enterprises that are driven by a heightened social responsibility and redefinin…
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Tameka Vasquez - Founder, The Future Quo
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Send us a text Tameka talks abot what it means to be a social futurist, how her diverse family origin has influenced what she cares about and Jason and Tameka dig in on tech for the sake of tech. Tameka Vasquez is a social futurist, foresight strategist, professor, and speaker. She is Founder & Principal of The Future Quo, an advisory that supports…
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Tom Frazier - CEO, Superdad, Dancer, Coin Flipper
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Send us a text Tom joins Jason to talk about fatherhood, how leaving some things to chance makes for a much more fulfilling life experience and when he knew it was time to leave his executive role at a big company to take the entrepreneurial journey. "Love yourself, it all starts there." Tom Frazier, the co-founder and CEO of Redivider, boasts an i…
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019: Justin Beyers, Artificial Intelligence in Medical Devices
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Justin Beyers is the co-founder of UVCeed. In his role, Justin has been instrumental in bringing the smart UVC disinfection system to market, including designing and constructing the prototype device and creating the proof of concept software application. Justin has over 16 years of experience designing and manufacturing medical devices, including …
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Danielle Hughes - Wordsmith, Badass, Cross Fitter
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Send us a text Danielle is back! Fan favorite from season 1 joins Jason to catch up on what's changed since 2020, what's next for her in this stage of her life and they riff on personal branding. Danielle specializes in helping individuals and institutions develop their Genuine Personality Brand. She empowers her clients to take ownership of and em…
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Sridhar Solur - CEO, Kenmore Brands at Transformco
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Send us a text Jason sits down with Sri to talk about his early love of technology, what it takes to hold high level positions in large companies and the things that matter most to Sri when building his ideal team. Sri Solur is chief executive officer of brands for Kenmore at Transformco. An industry veteran with 25+ years of experience, Sri has a …
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Pema Sherpa and Brendan Barca - Speakers, Thought Leaders, Mindfulness Practioners, Wife and Husband
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Send us a text Married couple and SPOILER ALERT, expecting parents Pema and Brendan join Jason for a conversation about working together as a married couple, how mindfulness influences everything they do and how someone from Tibet and someone from Boston end up together in Brooklyn. Pema Sherpa, mindfulness researcher, keynote speaker and teacher, …
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Steven Matthew Clark - Coach, Facilitator, Founder-Awakening Exchange, Incarcerated Experiencer
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Send us a text In a first for the show, Jason sits down with Steven Matthew Clark, a coach, facilitator, the founder of Awakening Exchange and someone who is incarcerated in a maximum security prison in Maine on a 43 year murder conviction. Steven shares the power of forgiveness and love, the trauma from his younger days and the harrowing story of …
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018: Orr Fabian - VP, R&D, Skyline Robotics
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Orr Fabian is vice president of research and development at Skyline Robotics. In his role, Orr manages teams in hardware, software, algorithms, electrical, and validation. Orr is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for robotics and computer vision, and has a personal aspiration to change the world. He previously co-founded Inka Robotics, a company…
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Send us a text Free Resource Get better-quality, faster results from your teams with these coaching methodologies here. Connect with Jason If you enjoyed listening, then please take a second to rate the show on iTunes. Every podcaster will tell you that iTunes reviews drive listeners to our shows, so please let me know what you think and make sure …
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Andrew "Mo" Molina - Owner and Coach at Chispa
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Send us a text Andrew shares his experience bringing acting skills into his coaching and facilitation work, where to find the best donuts in the world and where his life mimics the show "Barry". "Ask yourself, where are you surviving?" Andrew "Mo" Molina is a leadership coach and the owner of Chispa. He has trained and coached in the professional d…
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017: Vanessa Gabriel - CEO and Co-founder, Drop Delivery
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Vanessa Gabriel is the CEO and co-founder of Drop Delivery, the cannabis industry’s only all-in-one delivery technology solution for delivery companies and retailers. A thirty-year-old, self-described serial entrepreneur, Vanessa previously co-founded Greenlight Technologies, a leading order-ahead and digital loyalty software in the cannabis indust…
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Kristina Mand-Lakhiani - Author, "Becoming Flawesome", co-founder of Mindvalley
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Send us a text Kristina shares her journey to founding Mindvalley, what's next in her life as she enters a new phase and what it means to embrace your flawesome. "Life is simple and deep, we make it shallow and complicated." Kristina Mand-Lakhiani is an international speaker, entrepreneur, artist, philanthropist, and mother of 2 kids. As a co-found…
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016: Tom Frazier - Co-founder and CEO of Redivider
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Tom Frazier, the co-founder and CEO of Redivider, boasts an impressive 25-year career, driving transformational and disruptive architectural initiatives in future tech, B2B, and public sectors. As a serial entrepreneur, Tom founded Redivider based on his extensive knowledge of data centers and a passion for revolutionizing the industry. Committed t…
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Randi Goldstein Casey - Taking the taboo out of talking about death
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Send us a text Randi and Jason dig into the funeral home industry and how many people are not set up for what's next regarding death. Randi shares the trials, tribulations and what makes it possible to maintain and thrive in a multi-generational family business. As part of a five-generation family in the funeral industry, Randi Goldstein-Casey serv…
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Ali Nichols - CEO and Co-Founder of Getaway
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Send us a text Ali joins the show to talk about her transition from global consulting to that startup life, what we need to know about real estate investing with limited capital and how she somehow manages to run a company, get venture funding and plan a wedding. Ali Nichols is the Co-founder of Getaway, an innovative real estate product that allow…
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015: Daniel Doura - Co-Founder and CTO of Peeblebee
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Growing up in Beirut, Lebanon, during times of war, our guest Daniel Doura discovered the power of resilience, ingenuity, and the importance of adding value to people's lives. As Co-Founder and CTO of Pebblebee, Daniel has channeled those early experiences into creating cutting-edge tracking technology that surpasses competitors in functionality an…
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Bob Conlin - Author, Why My Relationships Suck
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Send us a text Bob is back! Bob Conlin joins the show for a second time to talk about why our relationships suck, what led him to have to write his first book and what's next for him and his relationships. Bob Conlin is a men’s alchemist, coach, author, leader, husband, and father. Bob believes the relationships we have with ourselves, those we lov…
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Hamlet Tamazian - Founder of Tableful
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Send us a text Hamlet joins the show to talk about the gap in the nightclub industry, what people really want out of their nightlife experience and what led him from a comfortable career to being a founder. Hamlet Tamazian is a seasoned full-stack web developer and the visionary behind Tableful. His academic journey at Pepperdine University equippe…
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Kelly & Kat - Musical Duo
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Send us a text The musical duo of Kelly and Kat join Jason on the show to talk music, what it was like to win a national singing competition and perform in front of millions of viewers and what's next around their various creative fronts. Kelly & Kat are sisters, singers, and songwriters from New York. They developed a love of music and performing …
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Matt Leedham - Coach, Facilitator, Artist, Connector
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Send us a text Matt and Jason go deep on facilitation, teaching and coaching, Matt shares the hobby that has his wife up in arms and once Curb Your Enthusiasm comes up as a topic, Jason needs to dial it back down. "Love more, fear less." Matt works extensively with entrepreneurs and leaders in the technology industry worldwide, focusing on areas su…
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Eli Packouz - Inventor of Instafloss
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Send us a text Eli Packouz is a serial inventor and two-time founder. He started his first company, Singular Sound, with his brother in 2013; they have since launched eight blockbuster products. In 2017, he partnered with Dr. Ralf Raud and Dr. Ana Mascarenhas to create the first device that automatically flosses all your teeth in only 10 seconds — …
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Imagine having the opportunity to connect with experienced tech industry leaders, movers, and shakers. What if you could learn from their successes and failures to guide your own trajectory? That's exactly what Talking to Tech People offers. Hosted by Jason Frazell, a coach, facilitator, and personal brand strategist for high impact people and team…
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