episode 65: what if you had time, space & permission to think big?
In this episode of Professional Humans, Elli and Jenna sit down with Matt Stahl and Stiles Anderson, co-founders of Ascent Community. The conversation explores how their organization evolved from Studio E to become a holistic development program centered around four key elements: wellness, adventure, connection, and pursuit. Matt and Stiles share their personal journeys of realizing that traditional success wasn't bringing fulfillment and how they created Ascent to help high-achieving individuals find balance through intentional practices, community support, and structured reflection. Their approach includes innovative "recalibrations" (not retreats!) designed to help members step back from the daily grind and reconnect with what truly matters. This episode offers valuable insights for anyone feeling stuck in relentless pursuit mode while neglecting other essential aspects of life.
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31 Mar 2025
episode 64: what if work is stifling your creativity?
Jenna & Elli, with their guest Amy Brown, explore how traditional work structures can stifle innovation and harm employee well-being, making a compelling case for prioritizing results and impact over hours logged. Through personal experiences and industry insights, they unpack the crucial role of trust in the workplace and challenge leaders to reimagine what success truly means.
Whether you're a manager looking to transform your team culture or an employee seeking more autonomy, this conversation offers fresh perspectives on creating workplaces that embrace diverse working styles while building more equitable and productive environments for everyone.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ellirader.substack.com (https://ellirader.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)
16 Oct 2024
this hilarious AI professional humans theme
i just used Suno (https://suno.com/) to create a new theme song for the podcast . . . and have so many different feelings about this. the first feeling is that i want to now sit here and create weird songs all day. but mostly i think this is fake and i wish i just knew how to write a song without a computer.
anyway, here are the weird, hilarious lyrics it generated:
[Intro] *Robotic beep boop* Authenticity on the rise
*Beep boop* Professional humans
[Verse] High fives and office vibes We come alive in the nine to five Don't need no disguise When you're living your best life
[Verse 2] Corporate maze and daily grind Authenticity's what you'll find Break those chains unwind Feel the freedom in your mind
[Chorus] *Robot voice* Be real be you be bold *Boop beep* Shred the old mold
*Robotic echo*
Professional humans Let your true colors unfold
[Bridge] Drop the mask let it fade away In this moment find your way Gain Sustain Every single day
*Electronic zaps* Ready to convey
[Verse 3] Meetings buzz and deadlines sigh Breathe deep as moments fly Be yourself don't go awry Watch your spirit touch the sky
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