Conversations On Community - Season 1 Finale
Coded in Gold
Thank you for listening to the first season of Coded In Gold. I want to take this last episode of the season to reflect on a theme that has come up over and over again: Community. We are going to be taking a short summer break for the month of July, but don’t worry, I have many more incredible conversations coming your way in season 2. Guests Featured In This Episode: Peter Cochrane: Chris Everett: Joel Fariss: Kristin Hayden: Matthew Linaman: Nicholas Little: David Morgenstern: Paige O'Neill: Paul Sullivan: Follow Coded In Gold: LinkedIn: Instagram: Facebook
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Living Many Lives Through Language With Jasmine Martirossian (Strategy Ark)
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This week I sat down with Jasmine Martirossian. Jasmine is a fellow marketer and despite running in the same circles for many years, this was the first time we sat down to chat. As you’ll hear, we connected quickly. We share a love of travel, geek out on our personal philosophies around marketing and business, and discuss how being multilingual can radically transform the way you relate to the world around you. Follow Jasmine on Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmine-martirossian/ Follow Jasmine’s work with Strategy Ark: Follow Coded In Gold: LinkedIn: Instagram: Facebook
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Finding Role Models as a Gay Parent with David Morgenstern (Gaddies)
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In this week’s episode, I sat down with David Morgenstern, the founder of Gaddies, a lifestyle brand that seeks to celebrate and foster community for gay dads. In this conversation, we discuss David’s early life in a remarkably progressive enclave in Ohio, his journey from a corporate leader to burgeoning entrepreneur, and the challenges of finding relevant parenting advice as a gay dad. Gaddies and Gays With Kids are teaming up to celebrate LGBTQ+ families. The campaign runs through Father's Day June 15, 2025. 🛍 20% off all Gaddies gear with code GWK20 💖 50% of...
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Community Engagement and the Realities of Teaching with Nick Little
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On today’s episode, I sat down with Nick Little. Nick is a public school teacher in Oswego, New York, the town where I grew up. In our conversation we go through the exciting alternative solutions Nick uses in his classes to engage students, the dire state of the current educational system, and how he is working to get even more deeply involved in his community by running for city council. Donate to Nick’s Donor’s Choose campaign: Follow Nick on LinkedIn:
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Finding Space and Solving the Polycrisis With Chris Everett and Joel Fariss
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On today’s episode, Joel Fariss and Chris Everett discuss their work at the Holon Institute and the new series of events they’ve been hosting called “The Poly Opportunity”. We all know there are lots of complicated, interconnected issues that make modern life difficult. It seems impossible to untangle it all. Chris and Joel seek to begin the untangling process by bringing together experts from all disciplines, from dancers and poets to scientists and entrepreneurs.Their hope is that we may find answers from unexpected sources. Find Chris: LinkedIn: Instagram: Website: Find...
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The Power in the Pause with Paige O'Neill
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In today’s episode, Paige O’Neill shares why she stepped down from her CMO role at Seismic—not to jump into the next opportunity, but to pause, reflect, and spend time horseback riding. We talk about her love of fashion, empowering women over 50, the healing power of animals, and how the loss of her mother reshaped her priorities around family, rest, and creative expression. Find Paige: Follow Coded In Gold:
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Finding Resonance With Matthew Linaman
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In today’s episode, I sat down with Matthew Linaman. Matthew is an incredible cellist based in San Francisco. He and I first connected during the production of the Lucky Podcast where he delved into the long history of his centuries-old cello. I highly recommend going to listen to that episode after this one. In this conversation, I check in with him after his years of touring around the world to discuss everything from the meditative nature of playing music, the courage it takes to ask for help from your community as an up and coming performer, to how a major loss early in his life...
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Holding The Vision with Kristin Hayden (Vision Powered Ventures)
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Today, I’m excited to bring you my conversation with my good friend Kristin Hayden. Kristin is a powerhouse in the world of philanthropy and coaching, and her life’s path has taken her to some incredible places. In this episode, we explore how we first met at The Battery in San Francisco, her work empowering women in politics and finance, and dive into her latest chapter, Vision Powered Ventures.
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Art For Everyone With fnnch
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In this episode, I sat down with the street artist fnnch. I spoke with him about going through his big career shift from working in tech to doing street art, the value of anonymity as a public figure, and the importance of accessibility and public engagement with art. Follow fnnch on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fnnch/?hl=en Support fnnch's work: https://fnnch.com/
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Exploring Kintsugi And The Natural World with Peter Cochrane
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On this episode, I sat down with the incredible fine artist, Peter Cochrane. His incredible piece "Osiris", a series of life masks broken and repaired using kintsugi, was the inspiration for the title of this podcast. He takes us through his artwork as we discuss what it means to heal from difficult life events, the awe-inspiring impact of the natural world, and the beauty of broken things. You can find the art discussed in this episode and more at Peter's website: And follow him on instagram for updates:
info_outlineFor my first interview on the show, I sat down with Alex Kirby, the CEO and Co-Found of Total Family, to talk about the exercise I went through with his company that inspired the very first episode on Family Values. In this episode we discuss why family values are essential for making major life choices, my personal journey in defining and documenting our family vision, the real struggles of balancing work and home life, and so much more!
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Follow Total Family: https://www.linkedin.com/company/totalfamily/