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Innovation Crush

Summary: Innovation Crush smashes convention to bits by profiling some of the world's most daring projects and the people behind them. From marketing ideas to technology innovations, disruptive business models, personal development, and everything between, IC is a one stop shop for all the "who-to-know" and "what-to-know" you'll ever need to know. Hosted by long-time idea maker, Chris Denson, the show serves up a giant helping of some of the best minds around the world, all with a heaping side of occasional bad jokes. Listen. Enjoy. Repeat. #innovationcrush created by Chris Denson and Robert Dones Jr.

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 #70: Jess Weiner - Taking Branding Personal | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:47:49

Jess Weiner (yes, pronounced like the hot dog), grew up consuming media cascaded with women who looked nothing like her. Even at a young age, the bullied performing arts enthusiast knew her life's work would be focused on image consciousness and empowerment. Fast forward to 2015 and that young girl has become a highly sought after media maven, consulting with the world's top brands on creatomg empowering interactions with today's women and young girls. In fact, for the past 9 years, Jess has served as Dove's Global Self Esteem Ambassador, leading programs and creative engagements aimed at the women the brand serves through its powerful messaging. On Innovation Crush, Jess breaks down the myths behind industry buzzwords like "authenticity" and "empowerment," how improv encourages her consulting, the hurdles of entrepreneurship, and sheds light on the creative craftsmanship that goes in to supporting the groups that brands promise to support. http://jessweiner.com/ www.twitter.com/jessweiner

 #69: Tristan Walker - Razor Sharp Design Thinking | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:47:20

When it comes to design thinking, few do it better than Tristan Walker. Early in his career, the award winning, 30-year-old entrepreneur served as an intern at then fledgling "microblogging" site, Twitter. Later, he moved on to become the golden child of Foursquare, helping build it to the point of cultural critical mass. And now in addition to co-founding Code 2040, an organization designed to discover and create successful minority techies, Tristan helms his own Andreessen Horowitz supported operation, Walker & Company, focused on creating suite of non-digital, consumer conscious products. On Innovation Crush, Walker breaks down his mastery of designing products and relevant marketplace experiences for his customers, building a team focused on innovation and diversity, and how his humble upbringing shapes his business thinking today. www.getbevel.com www.code2040.org

 #68: Engage LA - Videos, Views, and Visionaries | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:59:35

We've heard many times before that "Content is King." But how do you lead people to that content? How do you keep them there when choices are vast and attention spans are low? How do you keep them coming back again and again? This round table installment of Innovation Crush brings together top executives from Disney Online Originals, Defy Media, and Engage LA to uncover the strategies behind highly sought after successes in audience engagement, leveraging the new creatives, and working with brands. http://www.talkforumnyc.com/talk-conference/engage-la-digital-storytelling-conference/

 #67: Andy Walshe - Human Potential Takes Flight | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:46:03

For 8 years, Dr. Andy Walshe has served as Red Bull's High Performance Director. As such, the good doctor helps the athletes, musicians, artists, and performers Red Bull supports, push far beyond their physical, mental, and spiritual limitations. Part mad scientist, part genius, and part life coach, Andy creates scientifically rooted experiments and experiences designed to "give wings" to both the participants as well as the Red Bull organization. On Innovation Crush, Andy uncovers the science behind the madness, and shares what he's learned about the physical and mental potential we all possess to achieve greatness.

 #66: Peter McGraw - The Hardy Har Boys | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:53:18

Peter McGraw is a marketing professor, author, behavioral economist, and extremely humor curious. So much in fact, that he and his co-author, Joel Warner, of The Humor Code, set off on a global trek to uncover the science behind what makes things funny. In the process he created the Humor Research Lab (HuRL), both uncovering a plethora of universal truths and hyper localized cultural nuances. Peter's now on a mission to see if we can actually make ourselves funnier. On Innovation Crush, Peter breaks down the science behind consumer behavior, why humor works, and how it can be harnessed to save the world. https://twitter.com/petermcgraw

 #65: Adam Garone - From Success to Significance | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:59:01

A self-proclaimed "mustache farmer," Adam Garone is the CEO and co-founder of Movember, a globally celebrated movement that pits mustaches against men's health issues; particularly prostate cancer. Adam comes from a long line of military, was a digital web and marketing exec, and now for the past 10 years, has brought 10's of millions of men and women together across more than 20 countries; raising well over a half a BILLION (yes, with a "B") dollars in its brief history. On Innovation Crush, Adam dishes on his personal history, what it means to be a leader, why Movember works, the future of his organization, and much more. http://us.movember.com

 #64: Jeff Jenkins - Crunch Wrapped Innovation | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:54:38

Jeff Jenkins has many labels, from Taco Hack to Resident Disruptor to the Taco Whisperer. For the past 6 years the former NASA and Viacom exec has been creating new and innovative ways to engage the Taco Bell consumer. On Innovation Crush, Jeff breaks down his own personal path to innovation (which also includes a successful stint as an actor), how the fast food chain overcomes negative perceptions, Taco Bell's idea-driven infrastructure, and how to engage one of the biggest consumer groups in the market. Featuring special guest host, Alexi Panos. twitter.com/jeffmjenkins twitter.com/alexipanos

 #63: Skip & Alison Bedell - Crafting Excellence | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:51:08

Skip Bedell was birthed in excellence and professional integrity. The master carpenter comes from a long line of successful builders. While Skip once abandoned the family business to pursue other endeavors, he returned to the trade and now is the star - alongside his wife, Alison and comedian, Adam Carolla - of Spike TV's record breaking series, Catch a Contractor. On Innovation Crush, he and Alison discuss their television pairing, what excellence means, and the personal nuances that have made the show (and their businesses) a massive success.

 #58: Guive Balooch - Inside the Connected Beauty Incubator | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:55:11

Guive Balooch is a scientist turned cosmetics genius who currently helms L'Oreal's Connected Beauty Incubator, a lab focused on creating forward-thinking products and services that disrupt the cosmetics industry. On Innovation Crush, Guive breaks down the processes behind creating globally impactful ideas and products, the passion it takes to make innovation happen, and how his team of brilliant- yet disparagingly different - minds come together to push L'Oreal to the edge of possibility.

 #57: Peter Marx - To Live and Thrive in L.A. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:48:37

Appointed by Mayor Eric Garcetti, Peter Marx is Los Angeles' first Chief Innovation and Technology Officer. Born and raised in the city of angels, his motivation is simple: "I want to see my city become a better place." With a self-referenced "$40 title," a seemingly oversimplified work goal, and zero experience in government, the former Qualcomm and EA exec comes to Innovation Crush to breakdown how he has continually used naivete as one of his greatest professional strengths. Along the way, he shares some superbly informative anecdotes on how Los Angeles (currently ranked 6th!) is leading the world in municipal innovation. https://twitter.com/pietromarx

 #56: Walter O'Brien - Bullied Genius Saves the World | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:42:55

Before Walter O'Brien discovered his intellectual gift, he was a socially awkward and often bullied kid at his school. One day, a bully had gone too far, and Walter was able to use his new found martial arts skills for a schoolyard triumph. Like a true scorpion, Walter was a docile creature, that when pushed enough, will attack and cause some pretty serious damage. Fast forward to 2014 where adult Walter (who has the 4th highest IQ in the world) has become the James Bond of geeks and geniuses, and now has an action packed television series based on his life. On Innovation Crush, Walter takes us on his journey and fills us in on his mission to save geniuses all over the planet.

 #55: Amanda Slavin - League of Extraordinary Innovators | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:45:07

Amanda Slavin is a former teacher and event planner who just happened to be given a great opportunity... to build communities with some of the world's top minds in business and creativity. That opportunity birthed CatalystCreativ, a one-of-a-kind "community design firm" that focuses on developing ecosytems that foster seemingly serendipitous moments of networking, education, and collaboration. Her firms first client? Tony Hseih's Downtown Project, a $350 million dollar effort to rethink downtown Las Vegas and the world at large. Now her company's sights are set on new cities, brands, and organizations in need of inspiration. On Innovation Crush, Amanda shares her journey, her passion, and the inherent nuances of creating a truly unique method of inspiring the world to think greater. www.catalystcreativ.com

 #54: Andy Rohm - Let's Rethink Education | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:47:09

Andy Rohm is a marketing professor at Loyola Marymount University. The Detroiter turned marketer (Reebok, Brooks) turned surfer turned education innovator is one of the minds behind LMU's M-School, a new education program that covers all things marketing, innovation, and even invention. On this installment of Innovation Crush, Andy Breaks down how he and his team are reinventing the way we teach young minds to create for and connect with consumers in this rapidly evolving world. http://blogs.lmu.edu/mschool/

 #53: Hugh Forrest - SXSW: From Austin to Awesome | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:52:53

Hugh Forrest has been an integral part of the SXSW movement since its inception in the late 80's. The veteran festival director has been the visionary behind mulitple components, including primarily the interactive programming, which now sees more attendees than both its music and film counterparts. On Innovation Crush, Hugh breaks down the multiple levels of perseverance, support, and vision it's taken for the festival -along with its participants - to rise to massive event's current state of meteoric success. https://twitter.com/Hugh_W_Forrest

 #52: Kyle Ellicott - The Future is Wearable | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:39:39

For some, the introduction of wearable technology is like the introduction of fire, or the wheel to mankind. The growing industry has opened a whole new ways to how we think, interact, learn, and survive, and progress. On this 1 year anniversary episode of Innovation Crush, the king of wearable tech, and co-founder of Wearable World, Kyle Ellicott guides us through the past, present and future of this highly fascinating billion dollar industry. http://wearableworld.co/ twitter.com/kyleellicott

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