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404. Neil Young joins Dan Hesse to discuss “feeling” music and his love for cars, guitars and dogs
Saturday, December 21, 2024 • Duration 43:04
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with legendary singer-songwriter Neil Young, who is widely regarded as one of the most influential and versatile musicians in history. Young could be the most difficult artist to categorize as he plays rock, folk, country, rockabilly, blues, new wave and electronic music, plus he’s been recognized as the Godfather of Grunge. Neil Young has released more than 60 albums, received multiple Grammy Awards, been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame TWICE, and he's influenced and inspired countless artists. Rolling Stone magazine includes Neil on their lists of the greatest guitarists of all time and the greatest artists of all time. He continues to be very active in supporting important causes, and he continues to provide us with both new and previously unreleased music such as the Neil Young Archives, Volume III. Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, including Spotify and Apple, just click here!
SHOW NOTES:
BIO: https://www.biography.com/musicians/neil-young
BOOKS:
Waging Heavy Peace, by Neil Young
To Feel the Music-A Songwriter's Mission to Save High-Quality Audio, by Neil Young and Phil Baker
Special Deluxe: A Memoir of Life and Cars, by Neil Young
Neil Young-Heart of Gold, by Harvey Kubernik
WEBSITE: Neil Young Archives
VIDEO CLIPS:
Neil Young - Archives Volume III Unboxing
Bits of memories, notes, poetry and more... Featuring: Neil Young
PHOTOS:
Some great photos of Neil Young in action (click here)
403. Trailblazing Physicist Dr. Tammy Ma talks with Host Tom Loarie about science, STEM and the future
Saturday, December 14, 2024 • Duration 43:46
In this week's episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Dr. Tammy Ma, a trailblazing physicist and Program Lead for Inertial Fusion Energy at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Berkeley, California. Her work is shaping the future of clean energy and science. She’s part of the team driving one of the most exciting breakthroughs in clean energy: inertial confinement fusion. Tammy has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Department of Energy’s Early Career Research Award and the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the highest honor given by the U.S. government to early-career researchers. Discover her inspiring journey from a childhood love of science to leading breakthroughs in fusion energy—the clean, limitless power of the future. Whether you’re a student dreaming of STEM or curious about the future of energy, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss! Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, including Spotify and Apple, just click here!
SHOW NOTES:
TAMMY MA, PhD:
BIO: BIO: Tammy Ma, PhD
WEBSITE: https://st.llnl.gov/research/people/tammy-ma
402. Tech Pioneer Mark Andreessen talks with Host Dan Hesse about AI and what it means for your business
Saturday, December 7, 2024 • Duration 41:42
In today’s episode, THE MENTORS RADIO host Dan Hesse talks with Marc Andreessen, the outspoken technology visionary who believes that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will save the world. In this episode, Marc shares his advice for entrepreneurs, talks about how new fields such as cryptocurrency and The Metaverse will impact our lives. After co-creating the influential Mosaic Internet browser and co-founding Netscape, Marc led a remarkable career building new companies. As co-founder and general partner of venture capital firm Andreesen-Horowitz (also referred to as “a16z”), he continues to mentor many of today’s most successful tech entrepreneurs. A lifelong innovator and creator, Marc is one of the few to pioneer a software category used by more than a billion (BILLION!) people and one of the few to establish multiple billion-dollar companies. Andreessen co-created the highly influential Mosaic internet browser and co-founded Netscape, which later sold to AOL for $4.2 billion. He also co-founded Loudcloud, which, as Opsware, sold to Hewlett-Packard for $1.6 billion. He later served on the board of Hewlett-Packard from 2008 to 2018. Marc holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He serves on the board of the following Andreessen Horowitz portfolio companies: Applied Intuition, Carta, Coinbase, Dialpad, Flow, Golden, Honor, OpenGov and Samsara. He is also on the board of Meta.
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SHOW NOTES:
MARC ANDREESSEN:
BIO: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Andreessen
ARTICLES:
Why AI will save the world, by Marc Andreessen
Why Software Is Eating the World, by Marc Andreessen
It’s Time to Build, by Marc Andreessen
VIDEOS/Other Interviews with Marc Andreessen:
Marc Andressen on His Intellectual Journey the Last 10 Years
An Interview with Marc Andreessen about AI and How You Change the World
Woke Capital with Marc Andreessen
401. Hollywood movie star Delores Hart on Her Journey of Joy, Becoming a Contemplative Nun
Saturday, November 30, 2024 • Duration 42:53
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Mother Delores Hart, who has now been a nun of the Benedictine Abbey of Regina Laudis in Bethlehem, Connecticut, for nearly 60 years. Learn about her remarkable journey from Award-winning actress and a fast-rising Hollywood star famous for having the first on-screen kiss with Elvis Presley, to contemplative nun. What made Delores Hart abandon the fame and fortune of Hollywood for the hidden life of simplicity in a monastery on the other side of the country? What was her path to discovering tranquility and joy? What advice does she have for listeners? Find out, on this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO. Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, just click here!
SHOW NOTES:
MOTHER DELORES HART, OSB:
BIO: https://abbeyofreginalaudis.org/community-mdh.html
BOOK:
The Ear of the Heart: An Actress' Journey from Hollywood to Holy Vows, by Mother Delores Hart, O.S.B. with Richard DeNeut
WEBSITE: https://abbeyofreginalaudis.org/
400. Dr. Michael Orkin joins Dan Hesse to explain how Luck and Chance impact our daily lives
Saturday, November 23, 2024 • Duration 42:27
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Dr. Michael Orkin, author of The Story of Chance: What’s Luck Got To Do With It? to explain the difference between skill and luck, what to play and avoid at the casino, what sports betting advice is worth paying for, and whether synchronicity exists or not. A distinguished professor, consultant, researcher and author with a wealth of experience that offers unique insights into the concepts of chance and luck, Dr. Michael Orkin holds a BA in Mathematics and a PhD in Statistics from the University of California, Berkeley. Throughout his career, Dr. Orkin has made significant contributions to the field of statistics, particularly in the gaming industry, where he frequently serves as a consultant. His extensive research has been published in numerous academic papers, and he has delivered invited talks on these topics, including a notable presentation at Google Tech Talks. Dr. Orkin is a Professor Emeritus of Statistics at California State University, East Bay, and he currently serves on the mathematics faculty at Berkeley City College. His expertise and experience make him a leading authority on the statistical principles underlying games, chance and the role of luck in various aspects of life. Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, just click here!
SHOW NOTES:
MICHAEL ORKIN, PhD:
BIO:
https://cmtassociation.org/presenter/michael-orkin/
BOOKS:
The Story of Chance: What's Luck Got To Do With It?, by Michael Orkin, PhD (available on Amazon and Barnes & Noble)
Probability and Statistics Made Interesting, by Michael Orkin, PhD
What Are The Odds ? Chance In Everyday Life, by Michael Orkin, PhD
MORE:
Google Tech Talks presentation by Dr. Michael Orkin : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uupDrR0IqMA
399. Unlocking Happiness: How to overcome struggles and failures in building meaningful relationships, with David Robson and Host Tom Loarie
Friday, November 15, 2024 • Duration 43:00
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with David Robson, an award-winning science writer specializing in the extremes of the human brain, body and behavior. Robson reveals surprising science-backed secrets to creating lasting, meaningful connections. In this episode, he will share practical tips for strengthening relationships in every part of your life—from family and friends to career success. Don’t miss this powerful conversation. Discover why connection matters more than ever and how to make it work for you! Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, just click here!
SHOW NOTES:
DAVID ROBSON:
BIO: https://davidrobson.me/about/
BOOKS:
The Laws of Connection, by David Robson
The Expectation Effect: How your mindset can transform your life, by David Robson. Also titled: The Laws of Connection: 13 Social Strategies that will Transform Your Life, by David Robson
The Intelligence Trap: Why smart people make dumb mistakes, by David Robson — Also titled: The Intelligence Trap: Revolutionise your thinking and make wiser decisions, by David Robson
WEBSITE: https://davidrobson.me
398. Turnaround Expert Hubert Joly joins Dan Hesse to discuss the importance of purpose to achieving business success
Saturday, November 9, 2024 • Duration 43:11
In today's episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Hubert Joly, a member of the faculty of the Harvard Business School and the former Chairman and CEO of Best Buy. At Harvard, Professor Joly is the co-leader of the Chief Executive Leadership Programs, a portfolio of programs intended to support the growth of CEOs and senior executives of the world’s foremost corporations at a time of unprecedented challenges. He is also a member of the board of directors of Johnson & Johnson and Ralph Lauren Corporation, and he’s a Trustee of the New York Public Library. Hubert has been recognized as one of the top 100 CEOs in the world by the Harvard Business Review, one of the Top 30 CEOs in the world by Barron’s, one of the Top 10 CEOs in the U.S. by Glassdoor, and one of the Top 50 Management Thinkers in the world by Thinkers50. He is the author of the best-selling book “The Heart of Business – Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism.” Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, just click here!
SHOW NOTES:
HUBERT JOLY:
BIO: https://www.hubertjoly.org/about/
BOOK:
The Heart of Business: Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism, by Hubert Joly
ARTICLES:
Harvard Business Review: A series of articles by Hubert Joly — EXCELLENT!! -The Mentors Radio
Hubert Joly: Pursue a Noble Purpose — a HOW conversation on YouTube
Steering Through the Business Storm: Leadership Lessons from Best Buy's Former CEO, Hubert Joly — HEC Paris — EXCELLENT! - The Mentors Radio
WEBSITE:
https://www.hubertjoly.org/
397. From ADHD to Distinguished Professor of Medicine at Harvard: How Jeff Karp, PhD, Developed LIT Tools to Transform His Life and Medicine
Saturday, November 2, 2024 • Duration 45:25
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Jeff Karp, PhD, one of the most innovative minds in medical science. Jeff is a professor of biomedical engineering at Harvard Medical School and MIT, and he leads the Karp Lab, which has pioneered bio-inspired technologies that have led to the formation of 12 companies. His groundbreaking work includes a tissue glue that can seal holes in a beating heart and a ‘smart needle’ that stops automatically upon reaching its target. Dr. Jeff Karp has been honored as an Outstanding Faculty Mentor at MIT and as the top graduate student mentor at Harvard-MIT. Jeff is also a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Dr. Karp will share insights from his discovery of Life Ignition Tools (LIT)—a toolkit that came from overcoming ADHD and put him on a path for doing great things with his life. Jeff will explain how this toolkit can help people break free perceived constraints and/or autopilot…and it will ignite you for great things as well. Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, just click here!
SHOW NOTES:
JEFF KARP, PhD:
BIO: https://www.jeffkarp.com/author/
BOOKS:
LIT: Life Ignition Tools: Use Nature's Playbook to Energize Your Brain, Spark Ideas, and Ignite Action, by Jeff Karp and Teresa Barker
Micro- and Nanoengineering of the Cell Surface (Micro and Nano Technologies), by Jeffrey Karp, Welan Zhao
Biology and Engineering of Stem Cell Niches, by Ajaykumar Vishwakarma (Editor), Jeffrey M Karp (Editor)
WEBSITES:
https://www.jeffkarp.com/
https://www.karplab.net/
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram: @mrjeffkarp
396. Mark O. Hubbard joins Dan Hesse to discuss the impact Coach Ara Parseghian had on those around him
Saturday, October 26, 2024 • Duration 43:06
In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Mark O. Hubbard, seasoned broadcasting executive and author, to discuss the impact Coach Ara Parseghian had on those around him. The author of four books, including Ara-The Life and Legacy of a Notre Dame Legend, Mark spent more than 25 years in the broadcasting industry, including serving as President of Flagship Broadcasting, President of Fairmont Communications, and Senior Vice President for Corporate Development at Clear Channel. Mark was most recently an independent consultant providing services exclusively to senior management at established companies and to entrepreneurs at start-up ventures. Mark also has served as an Adjunct Professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and is currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Notre Dame, where he was awarded a prestigious Marshall Scholarship, and he received an MBA from Wharton. Mark is also a registered Architect. Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, just click here!
SHOW NOTES:
MARK O. HUBBARD:
BIO:
FEATURED BOOK:
Ara-The Life and Legacy of a Notre Dame Legend: The Authorized Biography of Coach Ara Parseghian, by Mark O. Hubbard
ADDITIONAL BOOKS:
Business Wise Guide, 80 Powerful Insights You Can’t Get in Business School, by Mark O. Hubbard
Undisputed, Notre Dame National Champions 1966, by Mark O. Hubbard, Roger Valdiserri, et. al.
Forgotten Four, Notre Dame’s Greatest Backfield and the Undefeated 1953 Team, by Donald J. and Mark O. Hubbard (brothers)
ARTICLES:
Hubbard’s biography ‘ARA’ reveals true greatness of legendary Irish football coach, South Bend Times
‘Ara’ Review: The Savior of Notre Dame Football, Wall Street Journal
The MacArthur Bowl
395. Be Open: How Life-Changing Mentors can show up in Unexpected Places, with Top Hair Stylist Sheila Eneix and Host Tom Loarie
Saturday, October 19, 2024 • Duration 42:49
In today's episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Tom Loarie talks with Sheila Eneix, one of the top hair stylists in the San Francisco Bay Area. They talk about resilience, strength, and the power of learning from the people around you. Sheila shares lessons she learned from her clients over the past 40 years and the life-changing advice that helped her to grow personally and professionally. This episode showcases by real-world example that wisdom can come from unexpected places, but only if a person is open to receiving that wisdom. Sheila has been cutting and styling hair since she was 19, and over the decades, her clients have not only shaped her career but also mentored her in the most profound ways. Raised essentially by her grandmother after being adopted, Sheila navigated the complexities of a challenging family, a long and joyful marriage, and a deeply emotional journey to reconnect with her biological mother and siblings. In this episode, Sheila shares the lessons she’s learned from her clients, the life-changing advice that helped her grow personally and professionally, and her reflections on family, marriage and the meaning of mentorship. Her story reminds us that wisdom can come from unexpected places, and that through resilience and the support of others, we can create a life full of purpose and joy. Listen to THE MENTORS RADIO podcast anywhere, any time, on any platform, just click here!
SHOW NOTES:
SHEILA ENEIX
https://www.solasalonstudios.com/salon-professional/shelia-eneix
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