How It Got Started Portfolio Career Podcast With David Nebinski podcast

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In this episode, we explore the creative process from initial spark to finished work. Discover how creators across all disciplines develop their ideas, use AI, balance structure with spontaneity, and develop resilience. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just beginning your creative journey, join us for practical insights on transforming your ideas into art. This episode was recorded during a Hot Pod Podcast Mixer with 8 or so people. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!…

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How Valerie Chapman is leveraging and educating people on AI 36:46

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Valerie Chapman shares her journey from being laid off twice to becoming a LinkedIn creator, achieving over 120 million impressions in 90 days. Valerie shared how she is leveraging AI to build powerful personal brands on LinkedIn. She also often posts about AI on LinkedIn, and how she saw a gap in the market to do so. Valerie also stresses the need for people to use AI for strategic planning and to brainstorm a bigger life for themselves. If you are looking to level-up and learn about AI, cold email, creating content and video content and more, this episode is for you! Connect with Valerie on LinkedIn Connect with David on LinkedIn…

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From Fractional to Founder: How AI Saved Bethany Crystal's Life and Sparked MuseKat 33:32

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Bethany Crystal discusses her transition from a fractional worker to an AI founder. She shares her experience of using AI often in her role at a dev shop and how it saved her life during a near-death experience. Bethany highlights her new app, MuseKat, designed to help parents explain museum exhibits to their kids using AI-generated audio stories. Bethany also reflects on the evolving job market and the need for individuals to adapt and leverage AI tools to stay relevant. She shared how she is building this app as a way of creating a container that works for and excites her while wanting to be part of the growing AI sector. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career! Connect with Bethany on Twitter Connect with David on Twitter…

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Is manifesting real? 31:16

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Can our thoughts truly shape our reality? In this episode, we explore manifestation through many different lenses. Is it the same as goals or something else? In this episode, you will hear 7-8 people discuss this and more. Tune in and maybe you will manifest something :) Connect with David on Instagram…

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Starting a New Chapter with Wen-Jay Ying 47:24

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In this episode, you will hear from Wen-Jay Ying, Founder of Local Roots, a modern CSA that recently ended its core operations after 14 years. Wen-Jay discusses her journey, starting from her passion for local food and her decision to create a business that supports organic and sustainably grown ingredients. She highlights the challenges faced during the pandemic, including increased demand and operational stress. Despite the success, Wen-Jay decided to pivot and is now focused on new business ideas. If you are looking to pivot or start a new chapter, this episode is for you! Connect with David on Instagram Connect with Wen-Jay on Instagram…

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Telling Stories To Grow Your Work and Impact 29:10

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Are you looking to grow your impact, influence and income? This episode was recorded during the Strategic Storytelling Summit that I cohosted with Terry Rice. In this episode, you will hear three people share about how they are using stories and storytelling as a way to grow. For many of us, telling our story is very important. Listen to this episode to hear about how three people tell their story and more! Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career! Connect with me on IG Learn more on my Substack…

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Building Together: How Community Builders Have Collaborated 36:57

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In this episode, we dive into the power of collaboration and how communities have grown through with other organizations and communities. During this Podcast Mixer episode, you will hear multiple stories from people sharing real-world stories, practical strategies, and lessons learned. This conversation will give you valuable insights on building and sparking meaningful connections and amplifying your impact. Tune in and discover how working together can make our communities stronger! Let's connect on Instagram Learn more about my work on Substack!…

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Having Hard Conversations 44:59

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When was the last time you had a hard conversation? What did you learn from it? What did you wish you would've done differently. In this episode, you will hear stories about people having a hard conversation. I hope this episode makes future hard conversations easier. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!…

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Testing Life: Experiments for a Better You with Anne-Laure Le Cunff 30:54

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In this episode, you will learn from Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Founder of Ness Labs and the author of a new book called Tiny Experiments, about the power of personal experimentation. Anne-Laure shares how she crafted an experiment to write a book on experiments, and explains practical methods for designing your own life experiments. She emphasizes the importance of setting deadlines and embracing uncertainty. She also touches on the emotional aspects of letting go of desired outcomes and her own definition of success. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career! Learn more about the book Tiny Experiments Connect with Anne-Laure on Instagram! Connect with David on Instagram!…

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How Your Enneagram Type Shapes Your Relationships with Jon Wu 39:11

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Do you know your enneagram type? Have you ever considered how your type impacts your connect with other people. In this episode, Jon Wu talks about the enneagram personality test, why he loves it, and how it can help you better understand yourself. In this episode, we talk about our enneagram types and how they show up in the world, and how to potentially navigate hard conversations. If you are looking for a way to better understand yourself and your relationships, this episode is for you! Connect with Jon on Twitter Connect with David on Twitter…

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Community Building Mistakes 38:25

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Have you ever made a mistake? Probably, right? Building community is hard and mistakes happen. Listen to this episode where 10 or so community builders shared stories of mistakes, learnings, and how they are thinking about these situations now. Maybe if you aren't making mistakes, you aren't trying hard enough. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!…

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Hosting Journaling Classes for 6+ Years with Emily Chertow 38:32

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Are you looking to building a community-focused business? Listen to this episode with Emily Chertow, the Founder or Journaling Classes. She has been hosting journaling classes for over 6 years. Since early 2024, she has been full-time on building her business. In this episode, you will hear about starting her community, inflections, and learnings from going full-time. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career! Learn more about Journaling Classes! Learn more about me!…

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"What does it mean to live an A+ life?" with Katy Atherholt 51:32

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What does it mean to live an A+ life? Katy Atherholt and I both explored this topic and chatted about it in this podcast episode. After a separate conversation, we both decided to write an essay on this topic and then we discussed it on this podcast. Interestingly, we both had different points of view and could see each other's prospective. Your point of view is likely different too, which is amazing. When you know what A+ looks like, hopefully it means it is easier to live it. Connect with Katy on Twitter Connect with David on Twitter…

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Publishing Videos on YouTube for 10+ Years with Kameron Monet 34:55

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Kameron Monet is an attorney, content creator, and entrepreneur with over 60,000 Instagram followers and nearly 100,000 YouTube subscribers. She began creating YouTube videos in 2014, initially for fun, and later monetized her content. Kameron posted videos while she had a traditional job as a lawyer and many of them became very popular. She talked about leaving her job, becoming a consultant, and now how she works on her own as a lawyer for content creators. In this episode, you will learn about the power of niche content and how it only takes one video to change your life. We also talked using YouTube and Instagram stories to create community and more. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career! Learn more from Kameron on Instagram Learn more from David on Instagram…

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Overcoming Setbacks 37:48

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Join us as we explore the art of bouncing back from life's challenges in this powerful episode. This episode was recorded among 8 or so people at a dinner table. You will hear stories from people who turned their setbacks into springboards for growth and learnings. Whether you're dealing with career hurdles, personal struggles, or unexpected detours, this conversation offers valuable insights to help you not just recover, but emerge stronger from life's setbacks. Connect with David on Instagram Read my newsletter here!…

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Going All-In On Community Building with Remi Davenport 33:52

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In this episode, meet Remington Davenport, who left her career in sales to pursue her passion: creating the world’s backgammon club in NYC with the NYC Backgammon Club. Remington shares how she moved to NYC and didn’t see any backgammon events that really resonated with her - so she started hosting her own. The word began to spread, and her events started growing in popularity and frequency. So, she decided to go full-time on this. You will learn about her decision to do this, about partnering with venues, and what she has noticed about building her community and more. If you are interested in community building or following your passion, this episode is for you. Learn more about the NYC Backgammon Club Connect with David on Instagram…

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2024 Community Building Reflections and 2025 Intentions with Veronica Kaulinis 43:13

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Did you build community in 2024? How are you thinking about it in 2025? In this episode Veronica Kaulinis, the Founder of Vulnerable AF, and I discuss the answer to these questions and more. You will learn about the momentum of hosting good events, the benefits of curation, why more time spent upfront is helpful later on, and so much more. If you are interested in community building, this episode for you! Connect with Veronica on IG Connect with David on IG…

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Working In Community Building Since 2016 with Jessica Lowenstein 31:10

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Are you looking to work professionally as a community builder? Listen to this episode with Jessica Lowenstein who has been working professionally in the field since 2016. She is currently Head of Community and Events at Hampton, a community for founders and CEOs. She has had numerous other community roles. In this episode, you will learn about how the profession has evolved, what she loves about the work, what she looks for when hiring for community roles, and what Hampton's community team looks like. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career! Connect with Jess on LinkedIn! Connect with David on LinkedIn!…

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Building a Community and a Portfolio Career with Mallory Contois 54:30

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Are you a community builder looking to build a portfolio career? Listen to this podcast episode with Mallory Contois, the Founder of the Old Girls Club (OGC) and Head of Community at Mercury. In this episode, you will learn how Mallory launched OGC and how she built it to be async-focused and how it was helpful for her to get her current role. Mallory is also passionate about portfolio careers and emphasizes the importance of having a clear investment thesis to guide career decisions and advocates for monetizing passions. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career! Connect with Mallory on LinkedIn Connect with David on LinkedIn…

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#350: What People Are Excited About or Inspired By 35:56

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What are you excited about? What are you inspired by? Hearing stories about these two topics.... can be inspiring! For episode 350, I hosted an event and invited people to share these stories. Thank you for being part of my podcasting journey, even if this is just for your first episode. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career! Connect with David on Instagram Learn more in my newsletter…

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Lessons from Menswear Dog's Fashion Fame with Yena Kim 43:15

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Yena Kim has built the Menswear Dog brand and business for 10+ years, which is crazy and inspiring to think about. You will learn about how her dog, Bodi, first went viral and then how Yena quickly responded on this fame through partnerships and more. In this episode, you will learn about working on things you love, making it easier to work with press, how the creator economy is growing, why online marketing on your own is becoming increasingly important. Unfortunately, Bodi passed away a few days before this podcast recording and Yena talks a little bit about this. This was a special and powerful episode and I hope you enjoy it! Learn more about Meanswear Dog on IG Connect with David on IG…

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Building A Home for Community Builders with Jaclyn Pascocello 34:40

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Are you looking to build community? Jaclyn Pascocello is the Founder of Fabrik, a home for community builders. They currently have a physical space open in Tribeca for community builders to host gatherings. I am a member and have hosted a few events there. In this episode, we talk about launching Fabrik, event insights for community builders, and so much more! Connect with Jaclyn on LinkedIn Connect with David on LinkedIn…

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Living Life with Friends at the Center with Lani Assaf 33:28

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Are you looking to live a life with relationships and friendships at the center of it? In this episode, my good friend Lani Assaf and I walked and talked about our lives and how we are both living like this. We also talked about the challenges and joys of maintaining friendships, the impact of working remotely, and the need for spontaneity and intentionality. Lani emphasized the value of containers for freedom, joy, and play, while I highlighted the significance of repeated interactions and shared experiences. We both reflect on the changing seasons and their impact on their lives, and what else has been on our minds living in Brooklyn. Hope you enjoy it! Connect with Lani on Instagram Connect with me on Instagram…

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Community Building Hot Takes 22:42

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Are you looking to build or grow a community? Listen to these 5 hot takes from community builders. These mini-clips were recorded at my Community Builders and Creators mini conference aka C3 in November. If you are interested in community building, this episode is for you! Connect with me on Instagram Learn more in my newsletter…

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Being Scared and Going For It Anyways 36:39

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In this episode, you will hear stories of when people were scared and afraid of something. Through inspiring stories, actionable tips, and a few laughs along the way, we’ll show you how to be scared and brave —at the same time. Whether you’re facing a career pivot, a big life decision, or just a new personal challenge, this episode will give you the tools to push past your fear and go for it anyways. Connect with David on Instagram Read David's newsletter…

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When People Felt Alive 32:41

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What does it mean to truly feel alive ? In this episode, we dive into the moments, choices, and emotions that awakened a deeper sense of vitality. Whether it’s connecting with people, connecting with music, or a general sense of safety, we discussed stories when people felt alive. Tune in, and let’s discover together what makes us feel most alive. Connect with David on Instagram Read David's Substack…

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How It Got Started 30:06

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In this episode, you will hear the origin story of a community, my Hot Pods, a business, and much more. You will hear about these key moments, what we learned from them, and how things are going now. Tune in to hear stories of creativity, inspiration and passion from those who dared to take the first step. If you've ever wondered how great things begin, this is the episode for you! Connect with David on Instagram Read David's Substack newsletter…

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Community Building Challenges 28:37

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Being a community builder is hard. You may want to grow your community but also want to do it thoughtfully. You may want to scale its intimacy but not if it is going to hurt the quality of the community. And then there are business model considerations and challenges. In this Podcast Mixer episode, 10 or so community builders discussed these kind of challenges. If you are a community builder or want to be, this episode may definitely be for you! Connect with David on Instagram Read David's Substack…

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Pivot Points: Personal Tales of Change 33:14

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What is something that has changed you? In this episode, you will hear short stories and discussion on this topic. You will learn how projects, relationships, cities and more changed people. You never know what the next thing will be that changes you. Listen and enjoy this episode! Connect with David on Instagram…

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The Turning Point: Tales of Overcoming 37:01

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What is something that you have overcome? In this episode, you will hear short stories from people about overcoming something in their lives. Hopefully it helps you realize that whatever you are going through today that it can get better. For me, it was overcoming shyness. I am not shy anymore and this has greatly improved my life. Listen to hear amazing stories!…

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Roomie Confessions: Surviving and Thriving Together 51:07

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Should you live with your friends? What happen can happen when you live with people for 3 years? Rina, Juvoni, and I have lived together for three years. We have learned a lot about each other. Juvoni and I didn't initially know Rina, but now she is a close friend. We got together for a chat before Rina moved out. If you want to learn more about us, roommate dynamics, about being a better roomate, this episode is for you! Connect with David here!…

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Slow Down To Speed Up with Steve Schlafman 44:52

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Are you looking to slow down to speed up? Steve Schlafman is the Founder of Downshift, a coaching company helping high-performers downshift towards a new life. They offer the world's first decelerator program. Steve has been on the podcast twice before, and in this episode, we also discussed the current state of my podcast in an open and vulnerable way. I hope you enjoy getting to learn more about my view on the content of the show and more too. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career! Connect with Steve on Twitter Connect with David on Instagram…

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When Someone Bets On You Early 34:27

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Has someone taken a chance on you or bet on you early? When this happens, it can have a big and/or lasting impact. In this episode, a few friends shared stories about when someone bet on them early, what they learned from it, and more. Today is a good day to thank someone who bet on you, or to take a chance on someone else. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career! Connect with David on Instagram…

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Dating, Relating, and What People Are Looking For 39:24

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Are you looking to find a romantic partner? In this episode, three people talk about what is going on with their dating lives and what kind of person they may be interested in. A common theme was about being intentional about dating. If you want to learn about dating, relationships, and more, this episode is for you! Connect with David on Instagram…

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Breakthrough Breakdowns 32:31

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Are you looking for a breakthrough? The next one could happen soon. In this podcast episode, you will hear multiple stories from people sharing breakthroughs. You will hear all types of breakthroughs. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career! Let's connect on Instagram

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How 3 Communities Have Been Growing: Reading Rhythms, StoryTell and Met Through Friends 38:46

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Are you looking to build a community or grow one? In this episode, you will hear from 3 community founders about how they are building their communities. You will learn from Ben Bradbury about throwing large-scale reading parties and more at Reading Rhythms. You will learn from Rachel Saslaw about growing StoryTell while working full-time. You will learn from Elle Wilson about building a friends of friends dating event community called Met Through Friends. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career! Connect with David on Instagram Read David's newsletter…

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Turning Moments 32:40

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In this episode, we dive into the pivotal moments that changed the course of our lives. Whether it’s a career breakthrough, a personal revelation, or an unexpected experience, these turning moments can shape who we are and who we become. Listen to this episode where you will hear 7 people's turning moment stories. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career! Connect with David on Instagram Read David's Portfolio Career Substack newsletter…

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Community Building Inflection Points 43:25

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What has been an inflection moment for you? In this episode, you will hear from three other community builders sharing about the inflection moments for their communities and for them personally. Your next inflection moment could be right around the corner. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career! Connect with David on Instagram Read David's Portfolio Career Substack…

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Navigating Transitions 40:08

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Are you going through a transition? In this episode, you will hear stories about prior transitions and learnings from it. You will also hear stories about how people are currently going through transitions currently. We are regularly changing and evolving, hopefully this episode helps you in whatever you may be going through. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career! Connect with David on Instagram Read David's Portfolio Career Substack newsletter…

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Getting Through The Hard Part 43:23

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Are you trying to build a project, side hustle, or a business? If so, you will likely have to get through the hard part. It could be internal. It could be external. Or both. In this Podcast Mixer episode, you will hear stories, experiences, and advice from founders and creators who have navigated the hard part and more. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career! Connect with David on Instagram Learn from David's Portfolio Career Substack…

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How We Built The Chief of Staff Network 49:29

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This episode was originally aired on the Chief of Staff Podcast, which is a podcast I help produce. In this episode, I chatted with my coworker and General Manager of Chief of Staff Network, Rahul Desai. We talked about our Chief of Staff experiences, how we work together, how we support Chiefs of Staff, tips to get a Chief of Staff role, and so much more. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career! Learn more about the Chief of Staff Network!…

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Celebrating Love In All Its Forms 40:25

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Is it possible to feel love in other ways besides romantically? In this Podcast Mixer episode, you will hear stories about celebrating love in all of its forms. Talking about love with friends is fun too. I recommend it. I hope this episode makes you feel more hopeful too. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career! Connect with David on Instagram Subscribe to the Portfolio Career Substack…

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Organizing A Race, A Self-Actualization Framework, and Collecting Beanie Babies 47:01

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During this Hot Seat Podcast Mixer episode, you will learn about organizing a race spontaneously, a self-actualization framework, and lessons learned from collecting beanie babies during the craze. This episode was recorded live in front of an audience of about 20 people in an apartment. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career! Connect with David on Instagram! Learn more from reading David's Portfolio Career Substack newsletter…

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Cultivating Deeper Relationships 40:50

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Are you looking to cultivate deeper relationships? In this episode, a group of ~10 people discussed and shared many actionable tips and stories for you. Common themes discussed were showing-up, following-up, being thoughtful, sending mail, and more. In a big city like NYC, it can be hard to cultivate deeper relationships - so hopefully this episode helps. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career! Subscribe to my Portfolio Career Substack newsletter Connect with me on Instagram…

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Childhood Stories with Kaila and Freddi 33:46

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