Charge the Wave

About Charge the Wave

Footnote 4 presents its Charge the Wave podcast focused on entrepreneurs, executives, and icons who are assiduously building companies, cultures, and communities. Charge the Wave aims to uncover personal stories from inspiring builders and trailblazers in their respective professions and dig into the formative moments, hard-fought lessons, and circuitous voyages that are woven into the fabric of the everyday, interesting journeys of our fellow wayfarers. Footnote 4 dedicates Charge the Wave to the late Duke Kahanamoku (1890-1968), the greatest waterman, pioneer, and American icon of our time.

Publisher

Tai Chung

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Feb 2023

Latest episode

5 Oct 2023

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2023

   Ep. 11 - Vicky Tamaru

   Subscribe to Charge the Wave on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chargethewave (https://www.youtube.com/@chargethewave) Follow & Subscribe to Charge the Wave on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45XSVSAq6g7gucW4DNdwY8 (https://open.spotify.com/show/45XSVSAq6g7gucW4DNdwY8)Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/charge-the-wave/id1674308193 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/charge-the-wave/id1674308193)Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kYjNhZDJmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kYjNhZDJmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw)Castro: https://castro.fm/podcast/50b5c974-8230-47fd-b689-158f8c03e025 (https://castro.fm/podcast/50b5c974-8230-47fd-b689-158f8c03e025) Visit http://www.chargethewave.com (http://www.chargethewave.com/) In this episode of Charge the Wave, we welcome guest Vicky Tamaru, an entrepreneur and founder of the nonprofit, 'The Build Justly'. With a rich background in consulting for big and small tech firms and creating tech solutions for prominent brands, Vicky hails from Honolulu but has called the Pacific Northwest home. Tune in to this episode as Vicky Tamaru talks about: * Vicky’s Personal Odyssey & the Inception of 'The Build Justly' Nonprofit and its aim to make a difference in the world * Equitable Technology — what Vicky wishes more people understood about the importance and impact of equitable technology in today's world. * Disruptors vs. Agitators — Vicky's perspective on the distinction between being a disruptor and an agitator, and which role she identifies with or prefers. * Entrepreneurship & Resilience — The challenges of the entrepreneurial journey and how Vicky manages her mental and physical well-being amidst the ups and downs. Connect with Vicky Tamaru: * Connect with Vicky on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vtamaru (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vtamaru) * Visit Vicky’s business website: https://buildjustly.org (https://buildjustly.org/) ****************** About the Charge the Wave Podcast: Footnote 4 presents its Charge the Wave podcast – focused on entrepreneurs, executives, and icons who are assiduously building companies, cultures, and communities. Charge the Wave aims to uncover the personal stories and anecdotes from inspiring builders and trailblazers in their respective professions and dig into the formative moments, hard-fought lessons, and circuitous voyages that are woven into the fabric of the everyday, interesting journeys of our fellow wayfarers. Charge the Wave is focused on the industrious pioneers who are navigating the choppy waters of the unknown, rising and grinding everyday to face the endless uphill climb. Charge the Wave is singularly focused on: Inspiring entrepreneurs — who are building startups, battling the unstable seas to discover product-market fit, and aiming to launch innovative products and services to successfully cross the chasm into successful commercialization. Influential executives — who’ve had winding career paths, weathered the storms and wreckages, and built resilient and high-performing crews and organizations. Iconic individuals — who are becoming authors of their destinies and master navigators by wayfinding, sidewinding, wandering, and perfecting their craft, charting new courses to make an indelible mark in the world. *** Footnote 4 has had a front-row seat to many recent successes in the last several years, both advising and consulting for incredible individuals and teams who have risen above their stations, by building high-performance crews and cultures — and carving their own paths throughout various industries along the way. Footnote 4 dedicates Charge the Wave to the late Duke Kahanamoku (1890-1968), the greatest waterman, pioneer, and American icon of our time. Website: https://footnote4.com/ (https://footnote4.com/)

2. 

   22 Sept 2023

   Ep. 10 - Nickeyea Wilkinson-Pickett

   Subscribe to Charge the Wave on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@chargethewave (https://www.youtube.com/@chargethewave) Follow & Subscribe to Charge the Wave on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/45XSVSAq6g7gucW4DNdwY8 (https://open.spotify.com/show/45XSVSAq6g7gucW4DNdwY8) Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/charge-the-wave/id1674308193 (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/charge-the-wave/id1674308193) Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kYjNhZDJmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw (https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kYjNhZDJmOC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw) Castro: https://castro.fm/podcast/50b5c974-8230-47fd-b689-158f8c03e025 (https://castro.fm/podcast/50b5c974-8230-47fd-b689-158f8c03e025) Visit http://www.chargethewave.com (http://www.chargethewave.com/) In this episode of “Charge the Wave,” we are joined by Nickeyea Wilkinson-Pickett, also known as Nicky. An attorney (Senior Counsel at GSK) by day and an artist by night, Nicky passionately advocates for healthcare in the Farmers Space. As a proud native of Brooklyn with strong Jamaican roots, she paints a vivid picture of her life in the heart of New York City and her academic journey through Hampton University, a distinguished Historically Black College, and North Carolina Central University School of Law. As Nicky charts the path ahead, she is immersing herself into the realm of health and wellness. She is currently undergoing training to become a certified health and wellness coach. Alongside, she’s keen on reviving “Action” – an advocacy tool she initiated in 2020. Nicky envisions this venture potentially blossoming into a holistic Health and Wellness center in the future. With such diverse pursuits, Nicky embodies the essence of continuous evolution and growth. Tune in to this episode as Nickeyea Wilkinson-Pickett dives deep into her personal and professional journey. Some key highlights include: * Formative Years: From reminiscing about her childhood experiences to sharing unique challenges and anecdotes, Nickeyea provides a glimpse into the events that shaped her early life. * Educational Choices: Discover how Nickeyea made her decision about college and law school, revealing insights that might guide aspiring students. * Professional Voyage: Nickeyea delves into her career trajectory, from her initial roles to becoming a senior counsel at GSK. Learn about the choices she made and the paths she took. * The MIT Challenge: An intriguing account of how Nickeyea and her team clinched victory in the MIT challenge, shedding light on their strategies and experiences. * Artistic Pursuits: Beyond her corporate identity, Nickeyea showcases her passion for art, discussing her Instagram art catalog and her shop. Don’t miss out on other engaging topics like career advice for law students, maintaining mental health amidst work pressures, and her future endeavors. A captivating interview packed with invaluable lessons and inspirations. Discover more about Nickeyea’s professional journey, artistic pursuits, and personal insights by exploring the links below: *  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickeyeawilkinson-pickett/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickeyeawilkinson-pickett/) * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithandart_2021/ (https://www.instagram.com/faithandart_2021/) ****************** Footnote 4 has had a front-row seat to many recent successes in the last several years, both advising and consulting for incredible individuals and teams who have risen above their stations, by building high-performance crews and cultures — and carving their own paths throughout various industries along the way. Footnote 4 dedicates Charge the Wave to the late Duke Kahanamoku (1890-1968), the greatest waterman, pioneer, and American icon of our time. Website: https://footnote4.com/ (https://footnote4.com/)

3. 

   12 Jul 2023

   Ep. 09 - Cole Graham

   In this episode of Charge the Wave, we welcome guest Cole Graham, Co-Founder of Virtual Fork, an Austin, TX-based kitchen marketplace company. With Virtual Fork, restaurateurs can monetize their downtime by hosting another food business as a renter, and get the tools they need for a smooth operational relationship with their partner. Tune in to this episode as Cole talks about: His cultural background and how it molded his personality What got him interested in entrepreneurship Why and how he co-founded Virtual Fork His journey as a startup and advice for those who want to start a business Different tools he uses when dealing with a crisis situation About Cole Graham Cole Graham attended USC as part of the World Bachelor in Business program, spending his second year in Hong Kong and his third year in Milan, Italy. Each school had a different focus, with USC focusing on entrepreneurship, Hong Kong focusing on finance, and Milan focusing on law. Cole found the opportunity to live in different countries and experience new cultures just as valuable as their classroom education. Cole always had a passion for entrepreneurship, inspired by companies like Microsoft and Amazon in his hometown of Seattle. He gained firsthand business experience in the aviation industry, solving industry problems and working in business and product development. In 2020, Cole co-founded Virtual Fork. They identified the challenges faced by kitchen owners, such as high costs and difficulties with leases, and saw an opportunity to provide cheaper and more accessible kitchen space. Their goal was to help hosts diversify their revenue streams and increase their revenue. As a startup founder, Cole believes in making decisions that benefit everyone involved, considering the customer's perspective, the team, and themselves as founders. Learn more about Cole Graham: Visit his business website: https://virtualfork.io/ (https://virtualfork.io/) Connect with Cole on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-graham/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cole-graham/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virtual_fork/ (https://www.instagram.com/virtual_fork/) Blog: https://medium.com/@virtual_fork (https://medium.com/@virtual_fork) About the Charge the Wave Podcast Footnote 4 presents its Charge the Wave podcast – focused on entrepreneurs, executives, and icons who are assiduously building companies, cultures, and communities. Charge the Wave aims to uncover the personal stories and anecdotes from inspiring builders and trailblazers in their respective professions and dig into the formative moments, hard-fought lessons, and circuitous voyages that are woven into the fabric of the everyday, interesting journeys of our fellow wayfarers. Charge the Wave is focused on the industrious pioneers who are navigating the choppy waters of the unknown, rising and grinding everyday to face the endless uphill climb. Charge the Wave is singularly focused on: Inspiring entrepreneurs — who are building startups, battling the unstable seas to discover product-market fit, and aiming to launch innovative products and services to successfully cross the chasm into successful commercialization. Influential executives — who’ve had winding career paths, weathered the storms and wreckages, and built resilient and high-performing crews and organizations. Iconic individuals — who are becoming authors of their destinies and master navigators by wayfinding, sidewinding, wandering, and perfecting their craft, charting new courses to make an indelible mark in the world. *** Footnote 4 has had a front-row seat to many recent successes in the last several years, both advising and consulting for incredible individuals and teams who have risen above their stations, by building high-performance crews and cultures — and carving their own paths throughout various industries along the way. Footnote 4 dedicates Charge the Wave to the late Duke Kahanamoku (1890-1968), the greatest waterman, pioneer, and American icon of our time. Website: https://footnote4.com/ (https://footnote4.com/)

4. 

   15 Jun 2023

   Ep. 08 - Alex Maiersperger

   In this episode of Charge the Wave, we welcome guest Alex Maiersperger, Global Principal, Health Care at SAS, Host of The Health Pulse Podcast, and Cofounder of Advancement League. Tune in to this episode as Alex talks about: Co-founding Advancement League, and its mission the upcoming Young Health Leader Summit, why he started the summit and who it’s for having a boss/leader who supports you, and why it’s important for your mental/physical health and ability to thrive. his career path, from hospital administration to the tech industry people making a positive impact on the future of healthcare About Alex Maiersperger Alex Maiersperger is a Global Health Care lead for industry marketing, growing the communities and connections that get us to a healthier future faster with advanced analytics and leading AI and machine learning platforms. As he moved along his career path in the healthcare industry, Alex, along with two friends, saw a gap in events making an impact, so they created the annual "Young Health Leader Summit", a 3-day event in a different city every year built around a first-of-its-kind 24-hour Community Impact Competition. Alex is the Cofounder of Advancement League, a social movement and membership organization that makes it easy to have a healthcare career you love with community impact along the way. Alex is also the host of the Health Pulse Podcast and YouTube series, having conversations celebrating those changing health care and life sciences for the better. Learn more about Alex Maiersperger: Visit his business website: http://www.advancementleague.org/yhls (http://www.advancementleague.org/yhls) Connect with Alex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmaiersperger/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexmaiersperger/) Follow the Health Pulse Podcast on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVBcK_IpFVi-aEesAhyiNkeJ8yIyZn6xI (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVBcK_IpFVi-aEesAhyiNkeJ8yIyZn6xI) About the Charge the Wave Podcast Footnote 4 presents its Charge the Wave podcast – focused on entrepreneurs, executives, and icons who are assiduously building companies, cultures, and communities. Charge the Wave aims to uncover the personal stories and anecdotes from inspiring builders and trailblazers in their respective professions and dig into the formative moments, hard-fought lessons, and circuitous voyages that are woven into the fabric of the everyday, interesting journeys of our fellow wayfarers. Charge the Wave is focused on the industrious pioneers who are navigating the choppy waters of the unknown, rising and grinding everyday to face the endless uphill climb. Charge the Wave is singularly focused on: Inspiring entrepreneurs — who are building startups, battling the unstable seas to discover product-market fit, and aiming to launch innovative products and services to successfully cross the chasm into successful commercialization. Influential executives — who’ve had winding career paths, weathered the storms and wreckages, and built resilient and high-performing crews and organizations. Iconic individuals — who are becoming authors of their destinies and master navigators by wayfinding, sidewinding, wandering, and perfecting their craft, charting new courses to make an indelible mark in the world. *** Footnote 4 has had a front-row seat to many recent successes in the last several years, both advising and consulting for incredible individuals and teams who have risen above their stations, by building high-performance crews and cultures — and carving their own paths throughout various industries along the way. Footnote 4 dedicates Charge the Wave to the late Duke Kahanamoku (1890-1968), the greatest waterman, pioneer, and American icon of our time. Website: https://footnote4.com/ (https://footnote4.com/)

5. 

   2 Jun 2023

   Ep. 07 - Amanda D’Ambra

   In this episode of Charge the Wave with Tai Chung, we welcome guest Amanda D'Ambra, CEO & Co-Founder of Arise, an eating disorder treatment program designed by people who've lived with their own eating disorders — and understand how important it is to feel seen and heard in care. Tune in to this episode as Amanda talks about: her upbringing, and battle with an eating disorder why America needs to bring more attention to eating disorders what attributes she looks for in team members, and how she forms a diverse team advice on founding a business About Amanda D’Ambra Amanda came to found Arise out of her own lifelong experiences with eating disorders and mental health conditions — and listening to and learning from others’ stories to build accessible and inclusive support for eating disorders. As a mental health advocate, entrepreneur, and marketing leader, Amanda has spent over a decade working in mental health and suicide prevention. She has been an early team member in several fast-growing digital health startups, including as the first marketing leader at Brightline and Cityblock Health. Before getting into startups to drive innovation in the mental health space, Amanda worked on suicide prevention campaigns at a Washington, D.C.-area marketing and communications firm, including for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Crisis Line and national suicide prevention programs. Her work is deeply rooted in improving health equity, breaking down barriers and stigma, elevating voices and stories of those who have not been heard, and connecting people with accessible, inclusive, and empowering support. Learn more about Amanda D’Ambra: Visit her business website:  https://www.wearise.com/ (https://www.wearise.com/) Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandakdambra/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandakdambra/) LinkedIn Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arisehealth/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/arisehealth/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/joinarise (https://twitter.com/joinarise) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinarise/ (https://www.instagram.com/joinarise/) About the Charge the Wave Podcast Footnote 4 presents its Charge the Wave podcast – focused on entrepreneurs, executives, and icons who are assiduously building companies, cultures, and communities. Charge the Wave aims to uncover the personal stories and anecdotes from inspiring builders and trailblazers in their respective professions and dig into the formative moments, hard-fought lessons, and circuitous voyages that are woven into the fabric of the everyday, interesting journeys of our fellow wayfarers. Charge the Wave is focused on the industrious pioneers who are navigating the choppy waters of the unknown, rising and grinding everyday to face the endless uphill climb. Charge the Wave is singularly focused on: Inspiring entrepreneurs — who are building startups, battling the unstable seas to discover product-market fit, and aiming to launch innovative products and services to successfully cross the chasm into successful commercialization. Influential executives — who’ve had winding career paths, weathered the storms and wreckages, and built resilient and high-performing crews and organizations. Iconic individuals — who are becoming authors of their destinies and master navigators by wayfinding, sidewinding, wandering, and perfecting their craft, charting new courses to make an indelible mark in the world. *** Footnote 4 has had a front-row seat to many recent successes in the last several years, both advising and consulting for incredible individuals and teams who have risen above their stations, by building high-performance crews and cultures — and carving their own paths throughout various industries along the way. Footnote 4 dedicates Charge the Wave to the late Duke Kahanamoku (1890-1968), the greatest waterman, pioneer, and American icon of our time. Website: https://footnote4.com/ (https://footnote4.com/)

6. 

   17 May 2023

   Ep. 06 - Anisha Nandi

   In this episode of Charge the Wave, we welcome guest Anisha Nandi, CEO, Co-Founder of Verbate.io, an all-in-one platform that helps Employee Experience leaders manage and measure their communities. Tune in to this episode as Anisha shares insights into: How and why she co-founded Verbate The importance of building a network early in your career A common denominator she’s observed with the most successful people she has met thus far How she manages her mental health daily What’s next for Verbate About Anisha Nandi Anisha spent a decade building digital newsrooms with resilient cultures at the center. As a Trinidadian-Indian woman born in England and raised in NY, she knows the power of being able to create spaces for your whole self. Learn more about Anisha Nandi: Visit Anisha’s business website: https://www.verbate.io/ (https://www.verbate.io/) Connect with Anisha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anisha-nandi/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anisha-nandi/) Follow Verbate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/verbate-io/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/verbate-io/) About the Charge the Wave Podcast Footnote 4 presents its Charge the Wave podcast – focused on entrepreneurs, executives, and icons who are assiduously building companies, cultures, and communities. Charge the Wave aims to uncover the personal stories and anecdotes from inspiring builders and trailblazers in their respective professions and dig into the formative moments, hard-fought lessons, and circuitous voyages that are woven into the fabric of the everyday, interesting journeys of our fellow wayfarers. Charge the Wave is focused on the industrious pioneers who are navigating the choppy waters of the unknown, rising and grinding everyday to face the endless uphill climb. Charge the Wave is singularly focused on: Inspiring entrepreneurs — who are building startups, battling the unstable seas to discover product-market fit, and aiming to launch innovative products and services to successfully cross the chasm into successful commercialization. Influential executives — who’ve had winding career paths, weathered the storms and wreckages, and built resilient and high-performing crews and organizations. Iconic individuals — who are becoming authors of their destinies and master navigators by wayfinding, sidewinding, wandering, and perfecting their craft, charting new courses to make an indelible mark in the world. *** Footnote 4 has had a front-row seat to many recent successes in the last several years, both advising and consulting for incredible individuals and teams who have risen above their stations, by building high-performance crews and cultures — and carving their own paths throughout various industries along the way. Footnote 4 dedicates Charge the Wave to the late Duke Kahanamoku (1890-1968), the greatest waterman, pioneer, and American icon of our time. Website: https://footnote4.com/ (https://footnote4.com/)

7. 

   3 May 2023

   Ep. 05 - Susie Luo

   In this episode of Charge the Wave, we welcome guest Susie Luo, a writer based in New York. HarperCollins just published her first book, Paper Names. Paper Names is A Book of the Month Selection for May 2023 || A Reader's Digest Best Book of 2023 || An Amazon Editor’s Pick || A Publishers Lunch Buzz Book Tune in to this episode as Susie shares insights into: - Learning English and growing up in Flushing, NY - How she came to publish her first book, Paper Names - Advice for those thinking of leaving the law field - Advice for those writing a novel - How exercise has helped her manage her mental health About Susie Luo Susie Luo is a writer based in New York. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell Law School. She started her career as an M&A associate at Shearman & Sterling, and then worked as an investment banker at Goldman Sachs. HarperCollins just published her first book, Paper Names. Learn more about Susie Luo: Visit Susie’s website: https://www.susieluo.com/ About the Charge the Wave Podcast Footnote 4 presents its Charge the Wave podcast – focused on entrepreneurs, executives, and icons who are assiduously building companies, cultures, and communities. Charge the Wave aims to uncover the personal stories and anecdotes from inspiring builders and trailblazers in their respective professions and dig into the formative moments, hard-fought lessons, and circuitous voyages that are woven into the fabric of the everyday, interesting journeys of our fellow wayfarers. Charge the Wave is focused on the industrious pioneers who are navigating the choppy waters of the unknown, rising and grinding everyday to face the endless uphill climb. Charge the Wave is singularly focused on: Inspiring entrepreneurs — who are building startups, battling the unstable seas to discover product-market fit, and aiming to launch innovative products and services to successfully cross the chasm into successful commercialization. Influential executives — who’ve had winding career paths, weathered the storms and wreckages, and built resilient and high-performing crews and organizations. Iconic individuals — who are becoming authors of their destinies and master navigators by wayfinding, sidewinding, wandering, and perfecting their craft, charting new courses to make an indelible mark in the world. *** Footnote 4 has had a front-row seat to many recent successes in the last several years, both advising and consulting for incredible individuals and teams who have risen above their stations, by building high-performance crews and cultures — and carving their own paths throughout various industries along the way. Footnote 4 dedicates Charge the Wave to the late Duke Kahanamoku (1890-1968), the greatest waterman, pioneer, and American icon of our time. Website: https://footnote4.com/

8. 

   20 Apr 2023

   Ep. 04 - Helen Wan

   In this episode of Charge the Wave, we welcome guest Helen Wan, author, speaker, lawyer, and diversity, equity and inclusion consultant. Her novel THE PARTNER TRACK (Macmillan/St. Martin’s Press), about a woman of color navigating an alien corporate culture, has been adapted into an original Netflix series. Tune in to this episode as Helen shares insights into: - How and why she came to document her Biglaw experiences into her debut novel, The Partner Track - The advice she received when she started her writing project over 20 years ago - What inspired her to become an author - Her Netflix experience and the next projects on the horizon - Advice for aspiring authors and attorneys About Helen Wan Helen Wan is an author, lawyer, and speaker on DEI and women in the workplace. Her novel THE PARTNER TRACK (Macmillan), about a woman of color navigating an alien corporate culture, is in production as an original Netflix series. Helen has written for CNN, The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, and The Daily Beast. She writes and consults on achieving equity and inclusion in academic, business, and legal settings. Her book is taught in colleges and law schools. Previously, she was in-house counsel focusing on media and IP law, most recently as VP & Associate General Counsel at Hachette Book Group. Before that, she was Associate General Counsel at Time Inc. and practiced law at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP and Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz, P.C. in New York. Helen is a graduate of Amherst College and The University of Virginia School of Law. She is honored to serve on the Amherst College Executive Committee and the boards of the New York Women's Bar Association Foundation, Asian American Arts Alliance, and Pen Parentis. Learn more about Helen Wan: Visit Helen’s website: https://www.helenwan.com/ Connect with Helen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-wan-a576b348/ Follow Helen on Twitter: https://twitter.com/helenwan1 Buy The Partner Track: https://www.helenwan.com/the-book/ How 'Partner Track' Made the Leap from Novel to Netflix Series: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/partner-track-book-vs-show About the Charge the Wave Podcast Footnote 4 presents its Charge the Wave podcast – focused on entrepreneurs, executives, and icons who are assiduously building companies, cultures, and communities. Charge the Wave aims to uncover the personal stories and anecdotes from inspiring builders and trailblazers in their respective professions and dig into the formative moments, hard-fought lessons, and circuitous voyages that are woven into the fabric of the everyday, interesting journeys of our fellow wayfarers. Charge the Wave is focused on the industrious pioneers who are navigating the choppy waters of the unknown, rising and grinding everyday to face the endless uphill climb. Charge the Wave is singularly focused on: Inspiring entrepreneurs — who are building startups, battling the unstable seas to discover product-market fit, and aiming to launch innovative products and services to successfully cross the chasm into successful commercialization. Influential executives — who’ve had winding career paths, weathered the storms and wreckages, and built resilient and high-performing crews and organizations. Iconic individuals — who are becoming authors of their destinies and master navigators by wayfinding, sidewinding, wandering, and perfecting their craft, charting new courses to make an indelible mark in the world. *** Footnote 4 has had a front-row seat to many recent successes in the last several years, both advising and consulting for incredible individuals and teams who have risen above their stations, by building high-performance crews and cultures — and carving their own paths throughout various industries along the way. Footnote 4 dedicates Charge the Wave to the late Duke Kahanamoku (1890-1968), the greatest waterman, pioneer, and American icon of our time. Website: https://footnote4.com/

9. 

   4 Apr 2023

   Ep. 03 - André Blackman

   In this episode of Charge the Wave, we welcome guest André Blackman, the Founder and CEO of Onboard Health, a specialized executive search and advisory firm focused on creating a more inclusive future of health. Andre is a pioneer with deep ties across healthcare innovation & startup worlds. His insights have been featured in Fortune, Forbes, NPR & more. Tune in to this episode as André shares insights into: - How he began blogging and sharing his ideas for the future of health - What led him to launch Onboard Health - Books that have helped him along his journey - Tools that he uses to avoid mental burnout About André Blackman André Blackman is the Founder and CEO of Onboard Health, a specialized executive search and advisory firm focused on creating a more inclusive future of health. A pioneering strategist with deep ties across the healthcare innovation, startup and digital strategy landscapes — André is dedicated to building the future of health through an equity lens. His work and insights have been featured in Business Insider, Fortune, Forbes, NPR, CIO, Reporting on Health, U.S. News and World Report. He was recently named a Fortune Magazine 2020 40 Under 40 in Healthcare. Learn more about André Blackman: Visit André’s personal website: http://andreblackman.com/ Visit André’s business website: https://www.onboardhealth.co/ Connect with André on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreblackman/ Follow André on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mindofandre About the Charge the Wave Podcast Footnote 4 presents its Charge the Wave podcast – focused on entrepreneurs, executives, and icons who are assiduously building companies, cultures, and communities. Charge the Wave aims to uncover the personal stories and anecdotes from inspiring builders and trailblazers in their respective professions and dig into the formative moments, hard-fought lessons, and circuitous voyages that are woven into the fabric of the everyday, interesting journeys of our fellow wayfarers. Charge the Wave is focused on the industrious pioneers who are navigating the choppy waters of the unknown, rising and grinding everyday to face the endless uphill climb. Charge the Wave is singularly focused on: Inspiring entrepreneurs — who are building startups, battling the unstable seas to discover product-market fit, and aiming to launch innovative products and services to successfully cross the chasm into successful commercialization. Influential executives — who’ve had winding career paths, weathered the storms and wreckages, and built resilient and high-performing crews and organizations. Iconic individuals — who are becoming authors of their destinies and master navigators by wayfinding, sidewinding, wandering, and perfecting their craft, charting new courses to make an indelible mark in the world. *** Footnote 4 has had a front-row seat to many recent successes in the last several years, both advising and consulting for incredible individuals and teams who have risen above their stations, by building high-performance crews and cultures — and carving their own paths throughout various industries along the way. Footnote 4 dedicates Charge the Wave to the late Duke Kahanamoku (1890-1968), the greatest waterman, pioneer, and American icon of our time. Website: https://footnote4.com/

10. 

    10 Mar 2023

    Ep. 02 - Rukayatu Tijani

    In this episode of Charge the Wave, we welcome guest Attorney Rukayatu “Ruky” Tijani, the Founder, Creator, and Chief Esquire Officer of Firm for the Culture. Ruky founded the Firm for the Culture after years of serving as an intellectual property attorney in the Silicon Valley Office of the top litigation firm in the country. Firm for the Culture was borne out of Ruky’s passion for the law, social impact, social entrepreneurship, and strategically scaling to create sustainable change. Tune in to this episode as Ruky talks about: - Her upbringing from the projects of Brooklyn, NY to where where she's at right now - Why she started Firm for the Culture - Her progress in making a social impact - Advice for people who are looking to change careers - Her message to the tech community that have been laid off. About Attorney Rukayatu “Ruky” Tijani Rukayatu “Ruky” Tijani is the Founder, Creator, and Chief Esquire Officer of Firm for the Culture. Ruky founded the Firm for the Culture after years of serving as an intellectual property attorney in the Silicon Valley Office of the top litigation firm in the country. Firm for the Culture was borne out of Ruky’s passion for the law, social impact, social entrepreneurship, and strategically scaling to create sustainable change. Learn more about Attorney Rukayatu “Ruky” Tijani: Visit Ruky’s business website: https://firmfortheculture.com/ (https://firmfortheculture.com/) Connect with Ruky on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rukayatutijani/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rukayatutijani/) Follow Ruky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firmfortheculture/ Email: Hello@firmfortheculture.com (mailto:Hello@firmfortheculture.com) About the Charge the Wave Podcast Footnote 4 presents its Charge the Wave podcast – focused on entrepreneurs, executives, and icons who are assiduously building companies, cultures, and communities. Charge the Wave aims to uncover the personal stories and anecdotes from inspiring builders and trailblazers in their respective professions and dig into the formative moments, hard-fought lessons, and circuitous voyages that are woven into the fabric of the everyday, interesting journeys of our fellow wayfarers. Charge the Wave is focused on the industrious pioneers who are navigating the choppy waters of the unknown, rising and grinding everyday to face the endless uphill climb. Charge the Wave is singularly focused on: Inspiring entrepreneurs — who are building startups, battling the unstable seas to discover product-market fit, and aiming to launch innovative products and services to successfully cross the chasm into successful commercialization. Influential executives — who’ve had winding career paths, weathered the storms and wreckages, and built resilient and high-performing crews and organizations. Iconic individuals — who are becoming authors of their destinies and master navigators by wayfinding, sidewinding, wandering, and perfecting their craft, charting new courses to make an indelible mark in the world. *** Footnote 4 has had a front-row seat to many recent successes in the last several years, both advising and consulting for incredible individuals and teams who have risen above their stations, by building high-performance crews and cultures — and carving their own paths throughout various industries along the way. Footnote 4 dedicates Charge the Wave to the late Duke Kahanamoku (1890-1968), the greatest waterman, pioneer, and American icon of our time. Website: https://footnote4.com/ (https://footnote4.com/)

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    23 Feb 2023

    Ep. 01 - Fara Palumbo

    In this episode of Charge the Wave with Tai Chung, we welcome Fara Palumbo, Former Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, a leader in delivering innovative health care products, services, and information to 3.8 million members. Tune in to this episode as Fara talks about: - her path to becoming a Chief People Officer - the importance of relationship building - her key piece of advice for those holding a leadership role - the importance of changing personally as the company changes About Fara Palumbo Fara Palumbo is the Former Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, a leader in delivering innovative health care products, services, and information to 3.8 million members. Throughout her career, she has focused on transforming the talent and culture of teams through a focus on innovation, diversity, and change leadership. During her tenure at Blue Cross NC, Fara has led the transformation of the company’s talent strategy, delivering a compelling and credible employment value proposition and leading cultural change to enable and sustain long-term business growth. She has been honored by the Triangle Business Journal in their inaugural class of C-Suite award winners, which recognizes excellence in corporate leadership and community service. Learn more about Fara: Connect with Fara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/farapalumbo/ About the Charge the Wave Podcast Footnote 4 presents its Charge the Wave podcast – focused on entrepreneurs, executives, and icons who are assiduously building companies, cultures, and communities. Charge the Wave aims to uncover the personal stories and anecdotes from inspiring builders and trailblazers in their respective professions and dig into the formative moments, hard-fought lessons, and circuitous voyages that are woven into the fabric of the everyday, interesting journeys of our fellow wayfarers. Charge the Wave is focused on the industrious pioneers who are navigating the choppy waters of the unknown, rising and grinding everyday to face the endless uphill climb. Charge the Wave is singularly focused on: Inspiring entrepreneurs — who are building startups, battling the unstable seas to discover product-market fit, and aiming to launch innovative products and services to successfully cross the chasm into successful commercialization. Influential executives — who’ve had winding career paths, weathered the storms and wreckages, and built resilient and high-performing crews and organizations. Iconic individuals — who are becoming authors of their destinies and master navigators by wayfinding, sidewinding, wandering, and perfecting their craft, charting new courses to make an indelible mark in the world. *** Footnote 4 has had a front-row seat to many recent successes in the last several years, both advising and consulting for incredible individuals and teams who have risen above their stations, by building high-performance crews and cultures — and carving their own paths throughout various industries along the way. Footnote 4 dedicates Charge the Wave to the late Duke Kahanamoku (1890-1968), the greatest waterman, pioneer, and American icon of our time. Website: https://footnote4.com/

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