The Courageous Podcast with Ryan Berman
Episodes
The Courageous Podcast Episode #62: Ryan Weeden
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some would say it’s hard to lose yourself if you had yet to truly find yourself. This is the story of how one man went from city-to-city searching f...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #61: Bjorn Trowery
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Courageous Podcast, we sit down with Bjorn Trowery who joined Meta’s Communications/PR team near the beginning of the pandemi...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #60: Alden Mills
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does an asthmatic, a Rower, the co-founder of The Perfect Pushup and a Navy SEAL-turned-Platoon Commander have in common? All of them were my gue...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #59: Rhett Power
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rhett Power is a Best-Selling Author, Executive Coach, Columnist at Forbes, and a Season 1 Cast Member of The Social Movement (TV Series). Rhett is al...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #58: Katie Nauman
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Approximately 13 million adopted pets have found their way into homes over the course of the pandemic. While we’ve taken in our lovable new fur babi...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #57: Bob Philion
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rihanna. Neymar. Dua Lipa. Usain Bolt. Lewis Hamilton. These are a few of our iconic favorites who set the tone across the globe in style and culture....
The Courageous Podcast Episode #56: Bennie Fowler
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Peyton Manning. Drew Brees. Eli Manning. Each of these Super Bowl winning quarterbacks relied on Bennie Fowler to run routes, block or catch passes ov...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #55: Sam The Cooking Guy
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“I don’t know, but I’ll figure it out”. 20 years ago, these were the words murmured by an unfilled-at-the-time Sam Zien to his wife after he q...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #54: Molly Tschang
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are presently 171,476 words making up our English Dictionary. And with all those choices, you can see how many leaders fumble their way through ...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #53: Chris Klein (President of the LA Galaxy)
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the 90th minute on a beautiful California day, in front of 25,000 raving fans, the day got instantaneously more sunny for today’s guest when Javi...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #52: Emily Musil Church, Ph.D.
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Emily Musil Church, Ph.D. specializes in tech for good, entrepreneurship, and prize competitions. She spent a half dozen years at the XPRIZE Foundatio...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #51: Van Neistat
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, there’s a video camera in everyone's pocket. But long before we coined the term influencers there were just people with influence. Back in 20...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #50: Adam Morgan (Adobe's Executive Creative Director)
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Nice gets a bad wrap. But Adam Morgan is one of the true nice guys who has successfully navigated the creative business space. On this episode of The ...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #49: Jaelin Kauf
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
She’s not only back from Beijing, but she has returned to the States with the ultimate mantlepiece. Aerial Mogulist and freshly minted Olympic Silve...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #48: Walter Geer
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Walter Geer isn’t simply a talented black creative — he’s a talented creative (period, full stop). Walt takes great pride sitting at the interse...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #47: Erin Levzow (VP of Marketing Technology, Del Taco)
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whatever it takes. Say “yes and”. Keep it real. These are just a few of the concepts the affable Erin Levzow knows all too well. She shares her “...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #46: Chris Kneeland (Cofounder, Cult Collective)
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Kneeland is the tell-it-like-it-is co-founder of The Gathering which is, as the name suggests, a gathering that takes place in Banff’s Canadia...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #45: Jonathan Stark (Author, Ditching Hourly)
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are like the majority, then you have an hourly rate. This severely bothered this weeks guest who couldn’t logically accept “hourly rate" pa...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #44: Phil Horvath (President, Floyd’s Barbershop 99)
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Horvath has been on quite the journey. Nothing like starting a prominent, new job during the thick of the pandemic. Now, almost a year in, Phil s...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #43: Kevin Zidron (Kraft Heinz VP of Capabilities)
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the world of food, Kraft Heinz is on the hunt for what's next now. In this episode of The Courageous Podcast we are talking transformation and the ...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #42: Dustin Bomar (Google’s Head of Industry)
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Google’s Head of Industry Dustin Bomar who learned an entirely new category shifting from the travel business to the telecom arena....
The Courageous Podcast Episode #41: Andrew Turner (Senior Manager - Amazon Alexa Artificial Intelligence)
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It can share a news report with us in the morning. It can tell our kids a whimsical bed time story just before sleep. Amazon Alexa has become a useful...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #40: Robbie Rogers (Soccer Star / Producer)
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Male ego. Testosterone. One Ups. Away from the media, every locker room is a mental war zone that can often mirror the battles taking place on profess...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #39: Shelby Stanger (Badass Podcaster)
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Courageous Podcast w/ Shelby Stanger What happens when the tables are turned on an award-winning podcast host? You get badass podcaster, producer ...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #38: Eric Toda (Global Social Marketing at Facebook)
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Toda has had enough. Do you blame him? He is a father who unremittingly thinks about raising his children in a world where hate, fear and profili...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #37: Lilian Tomovich (CMO Grove Collaborative)
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
3:41 - Lili shares the importance of trying new industries and taking on new challenges4:21 - Lili believes start-ups aren't that different5:03 - "eve...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #36: Sarah Jordan (CEO of Mastermind Toys)
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
3:07 - What's special about Mastermind Toys5:18 - Sarah shares background on her path to CEO6:53 - First time CEO navigating the pandemic.10:12 - Lead...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #35: Julian Cole (Strategist / Founder Planning Dirty Academy)
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
4:00 - Background on Julian5:02 - Moving back to the land down under5:34 - The path to entrepreneurship7:50 - What is account planning and why is it i...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #34: Micol Rankin (Host of "You Are Dope")
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
3:24 - Celebrating Micol's tenure in the ad game3:45 - Background in music and ready to sleep in the airport if need be4:13 - Moving to Atlanta with o...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #33: Derek Walker (Founder of advertising agency Brown & Browner)
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
4:09 - "This is how we never solve anything"6:26 - "The worst thing that could happen to advertising was..."9:13 - What scares Derek about today12:11 ...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #32: Minter Dial (Leadership Expert)
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
4:50 - Minter's background from the non-traditional jobs to entrepreneurship and corporate life7:17 - What was tugging at Minter to leave corporate an...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #31: Brent Gleeson (Navy SEAL and Author)
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
3:10 - Brent's background and starting his first company3:57 - Learning about pivots in entrepreneurship5:38 - Should every American serve in the mili...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #30: Lisen Stromberg (Founder of PrismWork)
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
5:46 - We believe we have to be the ideal worker6:25 - Heartwarming to hear the next generation of men stepping up and saying they want to be actively...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #29: Marisa Thalberg (EVP/Chief Brand and Marketing Officer of Lowe’s)
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
3:59 - Does Marisa feel like she's a courageous leader?6:03 - We force Marisa to choose 3 words to describe herself.6:33 - Her thrill in the workplace...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #28: Kristen Elliott (VP of Marketing, Eddie Bauer)
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
4:29 - Life changes that caused me to think about what I wanted out of life6:20 - I have loved this brand since the day I walked into it - empowering ...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #27: Sam Saliba (Instagram)
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
3:22 - Sam shares his work path from gaming to big tech.3:52 - Sharing Instagram's latest campaign, "We Make Today"5:26 - Sam shares his time in Produ...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #26: Brandon Farbstein (Gen Z Activist)
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
3:09 - How Brandon and Berman first met3:48 - Brandon's background - GenZ activist, speaker, political activist, and influencer3:57 - One of 84 people...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #25: Tony McAleer (Founder, The Cure For Hate)
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
3:21 - Tony shares his last company: Life After Hate4:07 - Tony spent 15 years in the movement4:37 - Tony didn't grow up in a broken family5:41 - "The...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #24: Nev Schulman (Catfish, Dancing With the Stars)
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
4:55 - The Baja 1000 and how Berman meet Nev6:36 - Van Neistat and the party starters7:45 - Photojournalism and dancing8:43 - The 10 year anniversary ...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #23: Ryan Hogan (CEO, Hunt A Killer)
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
3:55 - Serial entrepreneurism, the Navy and new cities5:42 - Perseverance and getting through adversity. 7:39 - Don't get lost in the plan7:47 - "Bu...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #22: Bryant Brennan (Peloton) + Jason Harris (Mekanism)
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
3:41 - Jason Harris shares some background on Mekanism5:10 - Bryant Brennan discusses the role his team plays at Peloton6:07 - What business is Peloto...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #21: Eric Ryan (co-founder of Method Soap)
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
1:32 - Quarantine Back In March Felt Like a Holiday; Not so much now2:35 - Does he take pride in his advertising roots? Or does he run from that ide...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #20: James Brennan (Serial Entrepreneur)
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
3:31- James Brennan's Yankee Teeshirt3:48 - Growing up in NYC4:54 - College in San Diego. "I fell in love with the city and the the people."7:15 - Gro...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #19: Jay Baer (Hall of Fame keynote speaker)
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2:31 - A weird time for a world renowned keynote speaker4:11 - Do business travelers really do their best work on a plane?5:35 - Who is Convince & Con...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #18: Johanna Maska (President Obama’s former Press Advance)
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
3:58 - The Polarized State of America4:17 - Johanna shared her conservative roots5:28 - How far apart are the "red" and the "blue"?7:14 - Is a Civil W...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #17: Geoff Cottrill (Marketer)
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
4:34 - Life long serial marketer who hates the way we're supposed to do marketing5:07 - His two daughters: a Producer and a Musician6:46 - "I hate laz...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #16: Ricky Mena (Superhero)
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amongst us are living, breathing heroes who have not only found their true calling, but are putting their purpose into action. This week on the Courag...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #15: Katie Decker (Global President of Johnson & Johnson)
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
00:02:22 - Meet Katie Decker: Global President of J&J's Essential Health00:05:32 - How Katie Juggles The J&J Portfolio00:06:27 - "The Most Uncomfortab...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #14: Jaelin Kauf (US Ski and Snowboarding)
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
00:01:57 - The biggest stage - The Olympics00:03:00 - Growing up with a goal of competing at the highest level00:03:57 - A family of skiers00:04:45 - ...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #13: Steve Wilhite (Former Apple Executive)
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2:07 - Background on Steve4:39 - Steve on his journey5:25 - Brands with deep values that had the power to connect with people emotionally7:26 - Abso...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #12: Brandon Lloyd (Former Pro Bowl NFL Player)
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
06:36 - What Brandon is up to these days08:00 - Transitioning teams08:27 - Similarities between sports teams and corporate teams09:39 - What Brandon m...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #11: Jeff Boss (Navy SEAL)
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
3:22 - A battle that everyone fights within5:08 - Wanted to jump out of planes and blow stuff up5:22 - If I'm going to do it I wanted to be the best a...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #10: Scott Harrison (CEO of charity: water)
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
3:01 - A Pandemic Pivot: Moving to PA6:24 - Radical Life Change On the Horizon9:40 - Scott shares the upside down (life-changing) world of Liberia12:2...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #9: Katie Babineau (Global Head of Marketing at Snap Inc)
27 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2:35 - Getting The Band Back Together For One Podcast5:00 - Describing her versatile roles to today5:22 - Driven by curiosity and challenge7:20 - Kati...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #8: Brain Sherpa Dr. Nicholas Alp
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2:31 - Initial conversations about courage and evolution4:30 - What's going on upstairs5:06 - Nick's background7:15 - Interest in mental health, human...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #7: Michael Stahl (Servpro, CMO)
13 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes:4:39 - ServPro's Time to shine (during Quarantine)5:32 On the front line cleaning up the crisis7:19Getting Calls To Clean Up Covid8:07 Th...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #6: Tony Hsieh
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Courageous Podcast w/ Tony Hsieh The intentional Tony Hsieh is the CEO of Zappos, a serial entrepreneur and the author of NY Times Best-Selling book D...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #5: Emily Wolfe (Rockstar) - Finding courage on the path to sobriety, a live performance, getting emotion out of your instrument, inspiration, and finding creativity.
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes:2:34 - Emily Wolfe: "a frickin" rock star signed by Gibson3:46 - When Did Emily Start Playing?4:07 - Emily Define's Her Sound As A Threesom...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #4: Dhani Jones - Entertainer, NFL Player, philanthropist, businessman.
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes:3:10 How many Dhani’s do you know?6:48 Dhani & Berman meeting in the mean streets of Potomac, MD8:26 Did Dhani’s dad really do that in ...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #3: Landon Donovan: US Men’s National Team Soccer Legend, Manager of USL’s San Diego Loyal, Husband, Father of 3.
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes:1:27 - Landon’s tale of the tape2:53 Landon’s life on Quarantine Standard Time3:45 Landon’s “Selfless Phase”6:26 Landon growing u...
The Courageous Podcast Episode #2: Bracken Darrell (Logitech, CEO) - Staying hungry, Constant Experimentation, Business Haikus, Leading Courageously and The Inner rebel.
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Show Notes:3:26 - Background of Bracken and growing up in Kentucky5:00 - Where Bracken’s drive came from6:30 - Transition from sports to leadership7...
The Courageous Podcast #1: Loretta Hidalgo Whitesides - Space travel, facing fear, and how to manage your thoughts.
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
7:00 - How Loretta became interested in space and becoming an astronaut 9:47 - Loretta's definition of courage15:48 - Managing your thoughts 17:16 -...