Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Combs & Company, Did You Know That?, Feature Friday, Sean O'Rourke, Stephanie Rodin
“I liken actors and movies and TV shows to football teams. We all have our favorite ones.” Kristoffer Polaha
2021:22
The boob tube. The idiot box. The small screen. Whatever you call it, the inanimate TV is not always looked upon in a favorable light. Well, that doesn’t mean the shows that stream through the telly haven’t impacted us in favorable ways. So that’s what we’re focused on during this episode of Did You Know That?
Stephanie Rodin makes a celebrated return to the channel (first repeat guest) to talk about her – and my – top 10 TV shows of all time. Like all lists we’ve talked about, this is subject to change, but you should expect that by now.
So how do our lists (below) compare to yours? Where do you agree/disagree/have no idea? Let us know if any these would make your list or put your own list in the comments.
Just a reminder about what Stephanie does when she’s not watching TV, check out the contact points below.
Website: https://rodinlegal.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanierodin/
Twitter: @Rodinlegal
Music: “Easy Money” by Rex Banner via Artlist
Stephanie’s List
1. The West Wing
2. Sons of Anarchy
3. Six Feet Under
4. The Golden Girls
5. All In The Family
6. Quantum Leap
7. The Carol Burnett Show
8. The Daily Show with John Stewart
9. House
10. Dallas
Sean’s List:
1. M*A*S*H
2. Buffy/Angel/Firefly
3. The Carol Burnett Show
4. The Six Million Dollar Man
5. Person of Interest
6. Seinfeld
7. The Expanse
8. Cosmos (Carl Sagan)
9. Bosch
10. Mission:Impossible
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Addiction, Did You Know That?, Feature Friday, Jay Shifman, Sean O'Rourke
“The attempt to escape from pain, is what creates more pain.” Gabor Maté
2021:18
Addiction. I think it’s a topic misunderstood by all but the addict themselves. So who better to talk about addiction, misuse/abuse, and the road to recovery than someone who has lived it?
Jay Shifman’s story isn’t entirely unique or salacious. In some ways, it’s the typical roller coaster associated with addiction and recovery. But Jay Shifman’s view of his addiction, recovery, and how he helps others struggling with his former demons is very different from the common broadcasts around the topic. That’s why he’s joining me on this episode of Did You Know That?
You can reach out to Jay via his myriad of contact points:
Website: https://campsite.bio/cys_jay
Instagram: jayshifman
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayshifman/
Twitter: @CYS_Jay
Music: “Everybody Get Up” by Ian Post via Artlist
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Chrisian Dysart, Combs & Company, Did You Know That?, Feature Friday, Sean O'Rourke
“You can be a career professional as a judge, a prosecutor, sometimes as a defense attorney, and never insist on fairness and justice. That’s tragic and that’s what we have to change.” Bryan Stevenson
Episode 2021:10
When you read the term defense attorney, what or who springs to mind? Hold that image in your mind until you meet my next guest on Did You Know That?
Christian Dysart probably doesn’t fit the narrative in your head as to what or who a defense attorney should be. But he has all the traits you’d want in the person fighting for your freedom/life. This is a conversation about the role of a defense attorney, criminal law, and how the system works (or doesn’t work) for those accused of a crime.
You can find out more about Christian and his work at:
Website: https://www.dysartwillis.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-e-dysart-9b412a4/
Twitter: @dysartwillis
Instagram: @dysartwillis
Music: “Taurus” by Ace via Artlist
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Did You Know That?, Feature Friday, Kat Thomas, Sean C O'Rourke
“I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it.” Maya Angelou
Took me a long time to write this video description. Went through numerous drafts talking about the courage of sexual violence survivors, the evil of the perpetrators, and many other aspects of this topic. None of them felt right, so I thought it best to let the video speak for itself.
Kat Thomas is an attorney and advocate for survivors of sexual violence. Her job is to work in the darkest recesses of humanity, and her gift is that you would never know it if you simply talked to her. That takes a special strength, that comes through loud and clear on this episode.
To learn more about Kat and her practice, visit her firm’s website.
Website: https://tlcpc.law/
Music: “Normalize” by Stanley Gurvich via Artlist
Filed under: Combs & Company, Did You Know That?, Feature Friday, Sean ORourke | Tags: Combs & Company, Cybersecurity, Did You Know That?, Feature Friday, Sean O'Rourke, Traci Carnes
Host: Sean O’Rourke
Guest: Traci Carnes
Title: Are Your Confident In Your Cybersecurity?
“The hacker didn’t succeed through sophistication. Rather he poked at obvious places, trying to enter through unlocked doors. Persistence, not wizardry, let him through.” Clifford Stoll, “The Cuckoo’s Egg: Tracking a Spy Through the Maze of Computer Espionage”
“The Cuckoo’s Egg” was published in 1989; I first read it in 1995. You know what’s amazing/annoying/frustrating/unsurprising? Not much has changed in the intervening 30+ years when it comes to hacking. Sure, the systems and tools have gotten more sophisticated, but persistence and unlocked doors remain the key hallmarks of most hacks.
Cybersecurity, especially for small- and mid-sized businesses, remains a hazy priority that seems to fall down the to-do list every time a company runs out of coffee or snacks. That’s just playing with gasoline and matches, and my next guest on Did You Know That? knows this firsthand. Traci Carnes has worn many a technology hat in her career, so she’s seen cybersecurity from all sides. Her thoughts and processes should inspire businesses to take a more proactive approach to minimizing the damage from a cyber event. Remember, it’s not if but when you’ll experience one.
Want to learn more about Traci and her extensive background? Check out her LinkedIn profile.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracicarnes/
Music: “Broken Radios” by Stanley Gurvich via Artlist
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Combs & Company, Cory Allison, Did You Know That?, Feature Friday, KelCor, Sean O'Rourke, The JumpFund
Host: Sean C O’Rourke
Guest: Cory Allison
“Money, it’s a gas. Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash” Pink Floyd
You have a killer idea. It appeals to a broad market. And your strategy to bring it to life is rock solid. All you need is a few more dollars than you have now to make it a reality. What path should you choose? Bootstrap? Friends and family? Angel? Venture capital? Family office? Maybe even private equity?
How you fund a business may be just as important as what you’re selling. Going it alone leaves all the decisions in your hands, but you’re gambling all your resources. Taking money from others limits your own exposure, but now you have potential “partners” who may weigh in on crucial decisions or not agree with the ones you make.
Cory Allison is an experienced entrepreneur, especially in the startup world. She’s also a partner in a fund that focuses on female-led businesses. So she knows the funding game from both sides of the table. Her insights on the topic may help guide you on your quest to launch the next unicorn.
You can discover much more about Cory at:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cory-allison-30a73025/
KelCor: https://www.kelcortape.com/
The JumpFund: https://www.thejumpfund.com/about
Music: “Having a Good Day – Instrumental” by Benj Heard via Artlist
Filed under: Combs & Company, Did You Know That?, Feature Friday, Marketing, Marketing Yourself, Sean ORourke | Tags: Adrian Miller, Did You Know That?, Feature Friday, Sean O'Rourke
We all pretty much know the names and stories of the entrepreneurs who made it big (just check the list of the world’s richest people). But do you know the story of the person who started that dry cleaner’s down the block? How about your favorite non-chain coffee shop? That pub you frequent way too often? The graphic designer for the at-home workout app you’ve been frequenting?
If you think about it, entrepreneurship has been around since that first multi-cellular organism ventured off on its own to find a better source of food. Not much has changed in the intervening few billion years. (OK, maybe a few things.) Being an entrepreneur is still a risky, fulfilling, exhausting, invigorating, difficult, inspiring way of life, and my next guest on Did You Know That? has experienced it more than most.
Adrian Miller has been a successful entrepreneur – many times over – for 30+ years. She’s juggled multiple businesses for more than a decade now, all while being a mom, wife, world traveler, and fount of knowledge. If you’re thinking of taking the leap, or are struggling to keep your fire going, then this is the episode you don’t want to miss.
To learn more about Adrian’s fascinating history, check out her LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amillersalestraining/.
Music: “DuDa” by Ian Post via Artlist
Filed under: Combs & Company, Did You Know That?, Feature Friday, Marketing, Sean ORourke | Tags: Did You Know That?, Feature Friday, Hi-Tech Resource Recovery Inc, Mr. T Carting, Paul Zambrotta, Sean O'Rourke
Host: Sean C O’Rourke
Guest: Paul Zambrotta
“There is no such thing as ‘away’. When we throw anything away it must go somewhere.” Annie Leonard
I’m not a terribly nostalgic person, but have to admit, this episode took me back to show and tell in grammar school.
Have you ever heard the term wish-cycling? No, not the practice of wishing for the same thing each time you blow out birthday candles. This is the practice of throwing an item into a recycling bin in the hopes it can be recycled. While the intention may be good, in practice, this act of hope has real negative consequences – it can turn good recyclables into trash.
My next guest on Did You Know That? is Paul Zambrotta, Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Hi-Tech Resource Recovery, Inc. & Scholes Street Recycling Corp., and Director of Safety at Mr. T Carting. Paul’s grandfather, Tom Toscano (aka, Pop), started Mr. T Carting with one truck in 1947 and the family of companies has grown with the city to better address waste and recycling efforts.
The chat with Paul is broken into two segments. First, we discuss the overall status of the recycling business and market, with an emphasis on where we, the consumers, are falling short on proper recycling. The real fun begins with part two, where Paul and I go through many common household items to determine what can go into the recycling containers and what should hit the trash. I think you may be surprised by some of his answers.
To learn more about Paul and his work, check out his LinkedIn profile, CLICK HERE
To learn more about plastic recycling, visit Waste4Change by CLICKING HERE
Music: “Urban Drummers” by Mike Kirin via. Artlist
Filed under: Combs & Company, Did You Know That?, Feature Friday, Sean O'Rourke, Successful Women | Tags: 5 Under Forty, American Cancer Society, Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Did You Know That?, Feature Friday, Morgan Mitchell, Sean O'Rourke
Host: Sean C O’Rourke
“It’s about focusing on the fight and not the fright.” Robin Roberts
In 2019, two scientists presented evidence of a malignant tumor in a turtle bone that was 240 million years old. In 2016, a published paper identified cancer in a hominid – one of our ancestors – toe bone from 1.7 million years ago. An ancient Egyptian medical text, dating back at least 3,600 years, details cancer and removal procedures for breast tumors.
So what’s this have to do with anything? Well, first, it helps explain why cancer remains such an intractable disease, even with $200 billion spent in the last 50 years (in the U.S. alone). Second, it provides context as to why I think my next guest is such an inspiring badass.
Not to give too much away, but what should have been one of the happiest days of Morgan Mitchell’s life was overshadowed by a lump she found in her breast. A couple weeks later, at 28, Morgan was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer.
If this interview was about Morgan’s work, or our previous exploits on the football field, or a hike she just finished, you’d never know she was being treated for anything other than being too positive. It’s this strength of character I wanted to bring out during our conversation, in the hopes it might inspire others, and kick off Breast Cancer Awareness month on a positive message.
Morgan’s professional side is highlighted HERE
If you’d like to learn more about the organizations Morgan mentions, visit:
5 Under Forty: https://5under40.org/
American Cancer Society: https://www.cancer.org/
Music “Early Morning” by Borrtx via Artlist
Per Angusta Ad Augusta translates to “Through difficulties to honors.”
Filed under: Branding You, Combs & Company Blog, Did You Know That?, Exciting News, Feature Friday, Get Creative, Marketing | Tags: Feature Friday, Knowinnovation, Sean O'Rourke, Stavros Michailidis
Host: Sean O’Rourke
Guest: Stavros Michailidis
“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a typewriter and bleed.” Ernest Hemingway
I’ve always loved this quote. To me, it speaks volumes about how difficult it is to be “creative.” I actually referenced this quote during my very first conversation with Stavros Michailidis, my guest on this edition of Did You Know That? While my point was one of doubt that creativity could be learned, you’ll discover during this discussion that it was more my definition of creativity was too limited. Humans demonstrate creativity everyday – usually without all the blood – we just have a tendency to not recognize it, and thus, not apply it to future endeavors.
Music: “Naked Memories” by Assaf Ayalon via Artlist
About Stavros Michailidis:
Stavros has been facilitating KI events since 2009 and today he focuses on leading KI’s operations. He brings to KI his experience as an entrepreneur, having co-founded a design build firm, a disaster recovery not-for-profit and an eco-friendly dry cleaning business. Despite his business background, Stavros knew Science had captured his heart when he found himself preferring to read Science News over Harvard Business Review while stuck at airports between flights.
To learn more about his company, Knowinnovation, CLICK HERE
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