It's finally happening!

If you know the name Cynthia Richards, you know this is going to an Oprah-level episode (seriously, she gives me so many glow ups, it's nutty).

Cynthia is a powerhouse of inspiration, who co-founded the events agency Event Spectrum (Hi Zora!). Here, she shows how some of the indelible ideas of connection are STILL essential in our media drenched universe. LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE!

Segment 01 - Likeability
Are you truly, honestly likeable? Why? How? Be conscious of this simple idea, and everything changes.

Segment 02 - See People. Give to People.
This is really nine different ideas in one. We start with "remembering someone's name" and end with how you help the world around you.

Segment 03 - Values
What are your values and how do you live them? Now...look at your values again and push a little bit. Get beyond the obvious ones (honesty, integrity, accountability), and find out the most important part of you.

Segment 04 - Curiosity
You hear this all the time, but do you live this all the time? How does real world, real time curiosity work.

Julie Gropp is my energy doppelgänger, so you know that's going to be trouble.

Be sure to turn your radio down a tick or two to capture all the super insight of someone who knows who to practically de-escalate and break into the brains of those she works with. If you like real world mental health, this is your episode.

Segment 01 - Mental Clutter
Our brains are buzzing cities of information, distraction and attention. Here's how to deal with it all.

Segment 02 - Neruoscience Podcast
Julie found the neuroscience dream pop culture dream team – all hanging out together on one must listen Podcast.

Segment 03 - Owning Smarts
If you're smart, don't hide it. Sound obvious? It's interesting how many of us wallpaper over that stuff.

Segment 04 - The Commitment of Doing Nothing
Sure, we talk about "self care" and relaxation. Then we jump into the social media river and watch our anxiety spike. Here's an actual, honest-to-goodness guide to do less.

Every time I talk to Brandy Ryan, our 15 minute scheduled call turns into 90...and we have to force ourselves to stop talking to one another.

She's just that engaging, interesting and empathetic.

Brandy Ryan is a Creative Director who really really really takes the care and time to understand audiences. On this show, she shares great ideas on how she unlocks creativity...and how you can to:

Segment 01 - Walking
Need to solve a problem...walk it off (but not in the sports-y kind of way).

Segment 02 - Courage
It couldn't come at a worse time...

Segment 03 - Failure
Sure, we all SAY that failure is essential, but what happens when the rubber hits the road?

Segment 04 - Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Listen to this segment...and you'll want to watch it too.

Straight up - this is a powerful and emotional episode.

I met Beth at an event in San Diego earlier this year. She was a standout panelist, and I asked her if she'd like to hang out on the show.

What she shares in this episode is intensely personal. From a must-read book (even if you don't work in events) to a wonderful relationship with her dad, you get the feeling that following her story would make YOU into a better person and a better professional. Beth's 4 Gamechangers...

Segment 01 - The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker
A book about gathering, that's really a book about you and your own purpose.

Segment 02 - The Morning Ritual Podcast
Meditation seems to be on everybody's radar these days as a cure for so much. THIS wonderful resource helps you mediate in powerful and effective ways.

Segment 03 - The Car Accident
Life is full of thresholds, and getting into a significant accident is a pretty big one. How Beth looked at her life after a massive moment...and how you can too.

Segment 04 - Dad
If you've got a great relationship with your dad...this segment is going to bring good, happy, warm memories...and a few ideas too.

Wendy Porter sees opportunity just about everywhere.

And she seems to have a knack for converting those opportunities into special things – events, businesses and one-of-a-kind of experiences.

Get a front row seat on HOW she does that in this week's Gamechanger edition of The Playbook:

Segment 01 – First Event
"You can put on an event, right?" A handful of words can shift the trajectory of your entire career.

Segment 02 – Company Origin Story
How a quick comment in an elevator can set you on an entirely new path in life.

Segment 03 – Getting Laid Off
In the moment, it's terrifying...but Wendy finds a mentor and transforms a layoff into the perfect path forward. (Bonus Gamechanger: The real value of gratitude).

Segment 04 – Governing the Pandemic
Wendy discovers that her industry needs a voice during the Pandemic. How it started. How it's going.

"Oh, there's a lot of opportunities, if you know when to take them, you know?"

What do the Pet Shop Boys and really pretty journals have in common?

The answer is event planner and creative explorer Micki Lubek.

Micki is one of the most interesting writers I’ve personally come across over the past couple of years.

And now…I find out what makes her such a powerful creative force. If you want to find new strategies to solve problems in your work…listen to Micki. She’s on the radio show this week, and she has some big ideas.

Segment 01 – Pet Shop Boys
Remember the Pet Shop Boys? They’re Micki’s harbinger of creative greatness (and yeah, they’re still around and killingit).

Segment 02 – Libraries
And not just ANY libraries. Micki loves a very, very specific type.

Segment 03 – Disaster
What happens when we have a moment where everything blows up…Micki gets extra creative.

Segment 04 – Notebooks
You really need to have a super cool repository for your journey. Micki’s got tips to make your notebooks extra memorable (guest bloggers!).

You know that one person in your industry who decided to push the limits, and became a superstar around the world?

In my industry, that's Christian Chenier. He went from doing great work in Toronto, to doing great work with The Blue Man Group, NBC/Universal and the recent Luna Luna installation in L.A. (not to mention stops with Broadway shows and so so much more).

How did he do it...and what can you learn? That's in this week's Gamechangers episode.

Segment 01 - Integrity & "Authentic Enrolment"
How you get accountability by showing vulnerability.

Segment 02 - Being the One
Less talk. More action. Get awesome at something and just...use that skillset to be amazing.

Segment 03 - Empathy Leadership
Our old friend Empathy is back - with real world advice for people who have to lead people.

Segment 04 - Glam Precision
Forget the lie of "Flawless Execution." Do this instead.

Health advice...that feels different.

I've interviewed Dr. Heather Denniston three times over the past few months, and each time I have...I've learned something completely unexpected.

Want to build a better life for yourself? This is an eye opening episode, where Heather shares the four things that changed her game.

Segment 01 - Forced independence.
What happens when you're young and on your own.

Segment 02 - Nuanced communication.
How do you communicate with someone who...isn't easy to get through to?

Segment 03 - Strong network.
It's not just about building a network...it's about connecting with three types of people.

Segment 04 - Inner elder work.
Look forward 10, 20...40 years. Who do you want to be?