Retired Corporate Executive taking the life lessons from the boardroom to current events and pop culture with a heavy dose of snark
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Learn from me and Pretty Women how to not end up dead in your cube and no one to know until you smell (true story).Door Jodie Calabrone
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Friday Funday! Your company asks you to relocate, here are the questions you need to ask!Door Jodie Calabrone
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The fight we always dreamed about but never thought would happen the gloves are off, the casserole is burnt and the OG of the OC Vicky G is taking on the Honey Badger facelift and all. Grab a glass of wine and put it in your Jesus Jug mug because the fight is on! Oh and we also talk about what happens in the corporate world too.…
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In one week he wants back in, but wait now he wants out and we get to shake it all about. How Meghan Markel is effectively neutering the man formerly known as Prince Harry.Door Jodie Calabrone
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We are breaking into our Expert Advice to say 'I was right'. It seems Phaedra followed my advice and is dancing into yet another job. Bottom Line less talk more jobsDoor Jodie Calabrone
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Why the C Suites have no issue dumping Brandi Glanville while at the same time can't get enough Andy Cohen. We explore why the C Suite gets most of the breaks while the workers get well....thrown away.Door Jodie Calabrone
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Every Parent Needs to Listen - Sandra Birchmore a lesson to all
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WARNING this episode discusses Sandra Birchmore and the predator who groomed her from age 12 until he allegedly murdered her. Did I mention he was a cop and she was in a program for kids interested in law enforcement? If you are a parent or a volunteer or just a decent human being please listen. Then please look into taking this course from Safe Sp…
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Welcome to The Obvious Answer: Ask the Expert where I answer real questions from actual employees about working in corporate America and give the answer people are afraid to give you. I will leave the name of the company below. Ready to guess…Here we go The Company is Bank of AmericaDoor Jodie Calabrone
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Harry and Meghan take on Colombia
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In the latest episode we dive in to those two whacky kids from Montecito who decided its a great time to hit the road again as they re-invent themselves. We will discuss who got what from this trip.Door Jodie Calabrone
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Even when you are right you can be wrong. We use Tamra to discuss why you never want to be the mean girl in Corporate America, even when you are in the right.Door Jodie Calabrone
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While most people focus on the D(iversity) the truth is there are more issues in the Inclusion pillar and why the generations impact more than any other data point.Door Jodie Calabrone
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The latest episode of I am an Employee help me get our of here, Prince Harry's Chief of Staff lasted three months. We discuss why this latest issue may be the end.Door Jodie Calabrone
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A Little Truth Goes a Long Way - Learn When to STFU
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When you feel you are right and you just won't stop you probably will ruin your career. Learn from the mistakes made from Vanderpump Rules' Rachel Leviss and Rust attorney Kari Morrissey how their mouths are costing them their careers and how shutting up turned Ariana Madix into a goddess!Door Jodie Calabrone
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Ooops They Did it Again - Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Keep Failing
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Once again Prince Harry and Meghan Markle seem to find newer ways to unsuccessfully re-invent themselves. In this episode we will break down their new endeavor The Parents Network and from a business perspective why it will not succeed. Also as mentioned, below are the articles I found on navigating social media. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/…
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How to Fix the Prince Harry and Meghan Markle situation
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When you are watching your brand do a free fall you need a fixer and this fixer has a solution!Door Jodie Calabrone
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Bullets, Butt dials and Ballerinas - Is our court system about finding justice or just winning?
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Alec Baldwin, Karen Read and Ashley Benefield are all in the headlines join me in a deep dive to determine if our court system is about finding justice for victims or just about winning and why they hate Turtle Boy.Door Jodie Calabrone
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Why Misogyny is the best friend to "DE&I hires" and its done by men and women
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Looking at current events and how its acceptable to treat men and women completely different and the hypocrisy around it.Door Jodie
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The Fallacy of DE&I and why it does not work.
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The Obvious Question we answer is why is DE&I a four letter word. The real answer will probably surprise you and make you realize the real reason DE&I is failing in corporate America.Door Jodie
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Why the Secret Service Will Not Give Us Answers
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The fallout continues over the failed attempted assassination of Former President Trump. We break down why its so hard to battle through red tape in order to get answers. I watched the hearings so you don't have to!Door Jodie
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We answer the obvious question as to how the Secret Service allowed Former President Trump to be shot. We take lessons learned in the corporate world and remove the spin and noise and get to the facts.Door Jodie
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Do you have friends like you?
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“Social media allows people that can’t necessarily always leave their homes to be social.”Door KBIA
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How can you be a journalist?
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“If you were to take the disability out of the equation, would you still have a story?”Door KBIA
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“They Literally Left My Legs in Chicago.”Door KBIA
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Why shouldn't I say 'lame'?
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Words Matter.Door KBIA
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“Pain may be my constant companion since the day I was born.” – Christopher ShannonDoor KBIA
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The simplicity of life and how it all starts and ends with one breath.Door The Obvious Question Podcast
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The Obvious Question and Answer Session
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“You can’t be worried about what other people are thinking all the time. “Door KBIA
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Get ready to throw your assumptions about disability out the window!Door KBIA
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"Just call me 'pretty'."Door KBIA
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Can you even walk a runway?
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When was the last time you saw a model with a disability? Or a person with a disability featured in an advertising campaign? On a runway? Or even a mannequin in a store that showcased a different ability? It might be hard to recall even one.Door KBIA
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Do you have any real friends?
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More than once, Madi has been asked if her friends-who look nothing like her-are her sister or caretaker.Door KBIA
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There’s no party quite like a pee party.Door KBIA
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Can a salon even serve people like you?
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Pink. Blue. Icy Blonde. You name a color, Madi’s hair has been it. But what about finding a salon that can accommodate her needs?Door KBIA
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Are you sad because you’re disabled?
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Madi says people often feel sorry for her for the wrong reasons. It's not the fact that she has SMA or uses a wheelchair that make her sad, it's the same things as any 21-year-old: boys, school or simply a bad hair day.Door KBIA
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Is "somebody" looking out for me?
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Is there someone (or something) looking out for us when we need them? I say it in the intro, I don’t believe in guardian angels or old men with white beards in the sky, but when I was really despairing, I asked the air for help, and dammit if it doesn’t seem to me that something answered the call. Was this just coincidence? A story I’m making up? W…
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What if we treated our heroes and villains the same?
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What would life look like if we treated the people in our lives who we perceive as bad people - the villains, and those who we place on pedestals (our heroes) the same. What if we were able to even-out our approach - giving the villains the benefit of the doubt and some empathy, and the heroes a sense of appreciation but without fawning or pressure…
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Is there any hope for humanity?
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Humanity, our species, is facing severe threats - climate change and ever intensifying weather, antibiotic resistant diseases, political instability and disconnection, the list goes on and on, and all the while, our own population is expected to grow to 8 billion by 2024. Is there any hope that we’ll be able to align and confront our problems befor…
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Am I the person I used to be?
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As we grow older, do we remain the same person, or are we somehow someone else? Certainly we change - our looks, opinions, personalities - sometimes these things change drastically...but that doesn’t make us different people? If we're the same, then what is the thing that remains the same? Check out the conversation and then let us know what you th…
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How much does the media control the outcome?
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How would life be different if we didn’t have news at all? How much of what happens in the world is created or influenced by how events preceding it are reported? To some extent, we know from the media, that mass shooters are encouraged by the coverage of previous mass shooters. What role does the media play in uncovering topics that people need to…
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Must I choose between the present and the future?
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This week, we explore if it is better to live life with a strong aspiration towards the future - trying to build something, achieve something, or leave a lasting legacy, or if it is enough to simply be deeply connected to the present moment.Check out the conversation and then let us know what you think at obviousquestion.wordpress.com or on our Fac…
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Is it OK for guys to cry?
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We find, in our culture, that men can freely engage in any emotion, as long as it doesn’t involve crying. Why is this? When did we learn that we have to give up crying as a way we express ourselves? Are we cool with it? Are we missing out on something if we hold it back?Check out the conversation and then let us know what you think at obviousquesti…
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So often on our show, we’re asking questions that are really just circling the one big question that we all have - “What is it all about?”, or “Why am I here?” This week, we get closer to that big question by asking about our purpose - over and above everything else, is there something that we’re meant to do? If so, what is it?Check out the convers…
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How do you teach a kid to be themself?
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How do you teach a kid to be OK with who they are - to feel good, to be confident, to do what they want to do? All too often, kids are driven into certain activities, behaviors, or even career paths based on what adults think is best, but may not be what the kid wants. How do you guide a kid into a life that they would say, “I’m happy with this.”?C…
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Why can't I just stay in bed?
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Somedays, you wake up, take one bleary-eyed look at the day, and say, “No thanks. I’m going back to bed.” Can you do this? What if you can’t - is there something I can do to turn this feeling around?Check out the conversation and then let us know what you think at obviousquestion.wordpress.com or on our FaceBook page @obviousquestionSubscribe to Th…
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What makes us think we're so special?
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Why do we, as humans, think we’re so special? It may be easy to look at our place among other species on earth and pat ourselves on the back for being so great, but a simple glance upward at night reminds us how very small we are compared to the vastness and wonder of what is out there. Furthermore, we adapted to our environment in the exact same w…
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Why don't we talk about death?
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This week we talk about death, and specifically, why don’t we talk about it, or why do we put it off until we are at the very end and have no other choice? What keeps us from talking about the one thing that we all share? Surely fear plays a part of it, but wouldn’t it do us some wonderful good to share those fears instead of burying them?Check out…
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How do you confront your neighbor?
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How do you handle conflict with your neighbors - or anyone who you’re not super close to. After all, you have to live with them - maybe for a long time.Check out the conversation and then let us know what you think at obviousquestion.wordpress.com or on our FaceBook page @obviousquestionSubscribe to The Obvious Question podcast here, iTunes, or whe…
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How do we keep our children safe?
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Given the vast differences in the kinds of pitfalls and threats that kids (teens)face today versus even what they were just 10 or 15 years ago, what can we do now to help them to be safe. Even the way kids use social media is much different than the way parents use it (as my cousin told me, “We stopped using Facebook as soon as we realized you guys…
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At what point is artificial intelligence real?
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When does artificial intelligence become real? Inspired by a recent news story about an artificially intelligent system that can paint like some of the great masters, at what point does AI cross the threshold to real intelligence - what would define that?Check out the conversation and then let us know what you think at obviousquestion.wordpress.com…
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What do you want to be remembered for?
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When you’re gone, when you’ve shuffled off this mortal coil, how do you want to be remembered? What is the legacy that you’d like to leave in the hearts and minds of the people who remain?Check out the conversation and then let us know what you think at obviousquestion.wordpress.com or on our FaceBook page @obviousquestionSubscribe to The Obvious Q…
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