On BE Yourself Podcast, I talk to people who do not shy away from expressing their true selves. Whether talking to business folks, artists, experts or influencers, I admire people's desire to stand out and beat the odds by playing to their natural strengths while, at the same time, not trying to win it all.
How to Command Aircraft Carriers with Rear Admiral Chris "Chowdah" Hill
Rear Admiral Chris "Chowdah" Hill has commanded nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and in this episode he breaks down what it actually takes to lead people who may not see their families for nine months at a time.
We talk about morale as something different from happiness: the internal component that keeps people moving through the hardest times.
Chris explains why loving and valuing your people is only half the job — the other half is giving them a mission and purpose worth believing in. He shares the story of taking over the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower and declaring, every single day, that the vision was to be "the best damn ship in the Navy" — until his sailors started saying it themselves.
And he explains why he fears the leader who knows it all. You'll also hear why he rewarded a loyal, consistent performer over a higher-output one, how an art class became a de-stressing lifeline on deployment, why complimenting people's accomplishments makes them trust you back, and how he uses social media to keep sailors' families connected to the ship.
If you lead a team, run a business, or you're working on becoming a better version of yourself — this one is for you.
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0:00 - Intro
02:12 - How Chris got into the Navy
03:53 - The Purpose of an Aircraft Carrier
05:55 - Internal Climate on the Ship
07:43 - Chris's Leadership Style
14:00 - The Reasons to Give Your Best
17:08 - Importance of Staying Positive
19:15 - The Role of Vulnerability
20:47 - Innovation Vs. Adaptation
24:55 - A Career in the Navy
28:08 - Top Habits for Young People
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20 Oct 2026
Чому Mixmag не пішов в Україні та як працює музичний бізнес? | Саша Варениця
Сьогодні у мене в гостях Олександр Варениця — PR-менеджер, медіаменеджер та експерт української музичної індустрії.
У цьому випуску ми відверто поговорили про те, як насправді влаштований музичний бізнес. Саша розповів, як британське видання Mixmag з'явилося в нашій країні під час повномасштабної війни, чому воно зрештою пішло з України та як вони провели ребрендинг у Melted Vox.
Ми обговорили, як працює просування артистів у сучасних умовах, що робити українським діджеям та музикантам, щоб пробитися на міжнародну арену, та чому створення контенту стало ключовою частиною успіху. Також торкнулися теми організації масштабних івентів, благодійності, роботи з локальними брендами та майбутнього електронної сцені в Україні.
Чому сайт Mixmag виявився «валізою без ручки», як влаштована франшиза The Lab і яка додаткова цінність потрібна сучасному артисту — дивіться у відео!
Підписуйтесь на канал, ставте вподобайки та залишайте свої думки в коментарях!
0:00 - Інтро
02:00 - Запуск MixMag Ukraine
08:54 - Бюрократичність MixMag
16:24 - Перезапуск в Melted Vox
20:35 - Пріоритети на сьогодні
23:41 - Melted Vox Services
27:48 - Очікування Артистів
32:24 - Пастка Вірусної Популярності
39:58 - Мистецтво чи Ремесло?
44:15 - Додаткова Цінність Артиста
50:48 - Плани Медіа
52:33 - Побажання Глядачам
Контакти Олександра ~
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5 Oct 2026
He Spent 22 Years at Disney to Teach Companies This
What can 22 years inside the world’s most iconic entertainment empire teach you about business? In this episode, former Disney leader Ezequiel Abramzon reveals how he spent 22 years at Disney—from hand-drawing classic characters and launching the first Spanish digital platforms to driving regional expansion—and now teaches companies to build a singular brand.
Ezequiel shares fascinating history, including how Walt Disney transformed a failed business trip into the creation of Mickey Mouse, proving how adversity sparks true creative innovation. He explains how Disney’s legendary storytelling and cultural adaptations translate into building unforgettable brands that avoid becoming generic commodities.
Now guiding post-seed tech startups and founders, Ezequiel applies his 5-step framework—Aware, Focused, Positioned, Distinctive, and Consistent—to help companies stand out in crowded markets.
In this video, you’ll learn:
- Lessons from Walt Disney, Mickey Mouse, and 80+ years of character magic
- How Ezequiel spent 22 years at Disney scaling digital and physical experiences
- The 5 steps to creating a singular brand that commands authority
- How startups can apply Disney-level brand strategy to win
0:00 - Intro
01:15 - Winding Up at Disney
06:03 - Disney Origin Story
08:05 - Connection with Creativity
04:40 - Proudest Moments with Disney
13:08 - Depicting Stories in a Corporation
15:19 - Reinventions and Culture
18:53 - Lessons from Disney in a New Business
21:09 - Why Companies Can't Stand Out
27:33 - Startup World VS. Corporate
30:11 - Do Startup Owners Lack Experience?
33:05 - Work with Ezequiel
35:11 - Favorite Quote
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