The MultiPod Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-multipod Discover fascinating people, from all walks of life, just waiting to connect with you, the listener. The MultiPod is a podcast that explores career, identity, work/life balance, variety, and people living lives full of options. In short: multipotentialites, a term coined by the author and intellectual Emilie Wapnick. Multipotentialites like to do many things, and recoil from the pressure to specialize and choose "the one thing." While this applies in particular to work and career choices, it also plays out in our hobbies and interests, our education, and how we choose to spend our time. As you can imagine, this can lead to some pretty deep, existential moments, as we grapple with this identity. The MultiPod features conversations with guests that revolve around their story, their perspective on multipotentiality, their work or career, their interests and how they bind it all together. This is a podcast about connection, inspiration and opportunity. Hear something that piques your curiosity? Have common ground with someone on the show? Recognize how they can help you with your needs and interests? If so, your call to action is to reach out and contact the guest. Let them know you exist, and make that connection! Multipotentialites live unconventional lives, by design and by instinct. The MultiPod is here to empower you in living life on your terms. Copyright 2026 The MultiPod Podcast 09786d35-816d-5625-84d1-685266a6f267 no en Fri, 01 May 2026 12:06:58 -0400 Fri, 01 May 2026 12:07:25 -0400 https://www.themultipod.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/f-9LBswjJeGMuQtZbRFUBy_FuIKAEfbGZP-i9pahDyg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lYWM1/YmIyNGIzMDIxZmJm/OWE2MDE1OTQ3ZmFm/ZWZlZi5qcGc.jpg The MultiPod https://www.themultipod.com episodic Ted Cragg Discover fascinating people, from all walks of life, just waiting to connect with you, the listener. The MultiPod is a podcast that explores career, identity, work/life balance, variety, and people living lives full of options. In short: multipotentialites, a term coined by the author and intellectual Emilie Wapnick. Multipotentialites like to do many things, and recoil from the pressure to specialize and choose "the one thing." While this applies in particular to work and career choices, it also plays out in our hobbies and interests, our education, and how we choose to spend our time. As you can imagine, this can lead to some pretty deep, existential moments, as we grapple with this identity. The MultiPod features conversations with guests that revolve around their story, their perspective on multipotentiality, their work or career, their interests and how they bind it all together. This is a podcast about connection, inspiration and opportunity. Hear something that piques your curiosity? Have common ground with someone on the show? Recognize how they can help you with your needs and interests? If so, your call to action is to reach out and contact the guest. Let them know you exist, and make that connection! Multipotentialites live unconventional lives, by design and by instinct. The MultiPod is here to empower you in living life on your terms. Discover fascinating people, from all walks of life, just waiting to connect with you, the listener. Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul Ted Cragg themultipodcast@gmail.com No No Create a New Relationship With Time and Work. With Julianne Benford 136 136 Create a New Relationship With Time and Work. With Julianne Benford full 3303b117-4a9b-47cf-a45c-5c567ce556a5 https://themultipod.com/episodes/create-a-new-relationship-with-time-and-work-with-julianne-benford Could there be anything more enticing and invigorating to a multipotentialite than taking a sabbatical? 

During which, of course, you'll pursue all kinds of different projects: ideas, discoveries, side-hustles, travel, home maintenance, reading, writing, relaxing, and the simple enjoyment of having lots of the greatest thing of all: time.


Puttyverse stalwart Julianne Benford is here to share her story of letting go of a lifetime of constant work, and buying herself a career break, which just started this April, 2026.


For someone who has gone from school to university to the workforce to professional positions, the notion of not working is a concept that is new and untested, but at 39, she's ready to try it out.


And, based on her research, it might not be the last time she does it either!


For Julianne, the plan so far is to take 6 months (including, as it happens, a wedding!), and then see where she stands. But in the search for productivity and personal fulfillment, she's taking the best route possible to discover a new relationship with time and work.


If a career break of any kind is something that you find intriguing, or indeed if you've done it before and would love to share your experience, Julianne would love to hear from you, so don't hesitate to reach out, because as she says, "I want to inspire more people to give this a go."


As we point out in this episode, there are certain professions where this kind of professional pause is standard and commonplace, so why not make it more acceptable? Even if you have to plan it yourself, without an employer chipping in. 


Julianne is proof that it's possible, with some planning and intentional choices.


Listen in and be inspired!

Learn More About Julianne:

Website: www.juliannebenford.com
Julianne's writing blog: www.betterthandreams.com
Instagram:@juliannebenford
Facebook: @juliannebenfordwrites

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The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.
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Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> Could there be anything more enticing and invigorating to a multipotentialite than taking a sabbatical? 

During which, of course, you'll pursue all kinds of different projects: ideas, discoveries, side-hustles, travel, home maintenance, reading, writing, relaxing, and the simple enjoyment of having lots of the greatest thing of all: time.


Puttyverse stalwart Julianne Benford is here to share her story of letting go of a lifetime of constant work, and buying herself a career break, which just started this April, 2026.


For someone who has gone from school to university to the workforce to professional positions, the notion of not working is a concept that is new and untested, but at 39, she's ready to try it out.


And, based on her research, it might not be the last time she does it either!


For Julianne, the plan so far is to take 6 months (including, as it happens, a wedding!), and then see where she stands. But in the search for productivity and personal fulfillment, she's taking the best route possible to discover a new relationship with time and work.


If a career break of any kind is something that you find intriguing, or indeed if you've done it before and would love to share your experience, Julianne would love to hear from you, so don't hesitate to reach out, because as she says, "I want to inspire more people to give this a go."


As we point out in this episode, there are certain professions where this kind of professional pause is standard and commonplace, so why not make it more acceptable? Even if you have to plan it yourself, without an employer chipping in. 


Julianne is proof that it's possible, with some planning and intentional choices.


Listen in and be inspired!

Learn More About Julianne:

Website: www.juliannebenford.com
Julianne's writing blog: www.betterthandreams.com
Instagram:@juliannebenford
Facebook: @juliannebenfordwrites

---
The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.
---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> Fri, 01 May 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3459 Could there be anything more enticing and invigorating to a multipotentialite than taking a sabbatical? 

During which, of course, you'll pursue all kinds of different projects: ideas, discoveries, side-hustles, travel, home maintenance, reading, writing, relaxing, and the simple enjoyment of having lots of the greatest thing of all: time.


Puttyverse stalwart Julianne Benford is here to share her story of letting go of a lifetime of constant work, and buying herself a career break, which just started this April, 2026.


For someone who has gone from school to university to the workforce to professional positions, the notion of not working is a concept that is new and untested, but at 39, she's ready to try it out.


And, based on her research, it might not be the last time she does it either!


For Julianne, the plan so far is to take 6 months (including, as it happens, a wedding!), and then see where she stands. But in the search for productivity and personal fulfillment, she's taking the best route possible to discover a new relationship with time and work.


If a career break of any kind is something that you find intriguing, or indeed if you've done it before and would love to share your experience, Julianne would love to hear from you, so don't hesitate to reach out, because as she says, "I want to inspire more people to give this a go."


As we point out in this episode, there are certain professions where this kind of professional pause is standard and commonplace, so why not make it more acceptable? Even if you have to plan it yourself, without an employer chipping in. 


Julianne is proof that it's possible, with some planning and intentional choices.


Listen in and be inspired!

Learn More About Julianne:

Website: www.juliannebenford.com
Julianne's writing blog: www.betterthandreams.com
Instagram:@juliannebenford
Facebook: @juliannebenfordwrites

---
The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.
---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> scanner, multipotentialite, renaissance soul, polymath, podcast, community, future of work, sabbatical year, financial freedom, work-life balance, career break, time management No Authenticity in the Age of AI, a Puttyverse Conversation 135 135 Authenticity in the Age of AI, a Puttyverse Conversation full 29a2159e-2a1b-47f7-8a17-d4c630bda6b7 https://themultipod.com/episodes/authenticity-in-the-age-of-ai-a-puttyverse-conversation How do we tackle in 2026 this intersection of artificial intelligence and creativity, technology and genuine connection, and what role can a vibrant community like the Puttyverse play in understanding this?


Ted is joined by friends of the podcast Emilie Wapnick and Thomas Beutel for an introspective discussion on understanding AI: what role can/should it play in creativity, and how do we use it without becoming dependent on it?


Thomas has used ChatGPT from its early days, long, long ago in late 2022, and as a professional software developer and coder has seen instant improvements in efficiency and possibility when it comes to his work. Not to mention as a teaching tool for myriad rabbit holes.


Ted meanwhile has resisted getting into AI prompting and research, although as a podcast producer will still use some of the tools that come with today's editing software. But he is wary about relying on it too much. 


This description that you're reading right now, for example, was started by AI but was then completely rewritten by Ted (because the AI version was dull and boring).


As for Emilie, she may be somewhere in the middle: intrigued by AI, open to learning and practicing with it, but resistant to letting it interfere with the creative writing process. Editing perhaps, but not original ideas.


And so we enter into a fascinating conversation that explores the balance between exciting new technology and staying authentic to ourselves, and our community. The Puttyverse is very much built on bringing actual people together for real, genuine interactions, even if they are via internet and computer, but with a healthy dose of in-person meetups as well. 


Our new Circle platform has been purposefully built with AI features turned off (as much as possible), in an effort to resist some of the pressure to integrate AI into everything.


Puttyland has been around for far longer than AI, and was doing just fine without it! As the community enters its 15th year, we are well-placed with a strong foundation to integrate AI slowly, if at all, and make conscious choices about experimentation.


Discover what Thomas and Emilie are up to these days:

Thomas' website: https://thomasbeutel.art
Thomas and Annie's podcast, Wandering Weirdly: wanderingweirdly.transistor.fm

Emilie's website for writing projects: https://bettersweaterproductions.com

Join the Puttyverse! https://puttylike.com/the-puttyverse-community


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Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> How do we tackle in 2026 this intersection of artificial intelligence and creativity, technology and genuine connection, and what role can a vibrant community like the Puttyverse play in understanding this?


Ted is joined by friends of the podcast Emilie Wapnick and Thomas Beutel for an introspective discussion on understanding AI: what role can/should it play in creativity, and how do we use it without becoming dependent on it?


Thomas has used ChatGPT from its early days, long, long ago in late 2022, and as a professional software developer and coder has seen instant improvements in efficiency and possibility when it comes to his work. Not to mention as a teaching tool for myriad rabbit holes.


Ted meanwhile has resisted getting into AI prompting and research, although as a podcast producer will still use some of the tools that come with today's editing software. But he is wary about relying on it too much. 


This description that you're reading right now, for example, was started by AI but was then completely rewritten by Ted (because the AI version was dull and boring).


As for Emilie, she may be somewhere in the middle: intrigued by AI, open to learning and practicing with it, but resistant to letting it interfere with the creative writing process. Editing perhaps, but not original ideas.


And so we enter into a fascinating conversation that explores the balance between exciting new technology and staying authentic to ourselves, and our community. The Puttyverse is very much built on bringing actual people together for real, genuine interactions, even if they are via internet and computer, but with a healthy dose of in-person meetups as well. 


Our new Circle platform has been purposefully built with AI features turned off (as much as possible), in an effort to resist some of the pressure to integrate AI into everything.


Puttyland has been around for far longer than AI, and was doing just fine without it! As the community enters its 15th year, we are well-placed with a strong foundation to integrate AI slowly, if at all, and make conscious choices about experimentation.


Discover what Thomas and Emilie are up to these days:

Thomas' website: https://thomasbeutel.art
Thomas and Annie's podcast, Wandering Weirdly: wanderingweirdly.transistor.fm

Emilie's website for writing projects: https://bettersweaterproductions.com

Join the Puttyverse! https://puttylike.com/the-puttyverse-community


---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:28:40 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2907 How do we tackle in 2026 this intersection of artificial intelligence and creativity, technology and genuine connection, and what role can a vibrant community like the Puttyverse play in understanding this?


Ted is joined by friends of the podcast Emilie Wapnick and Thomas Beutel for an introspective discussion on understanding AI: what role can/should it play in creativity, and how do we use it without becoming dependent on it?


Thomas has used ChatGPT from its early days, long, long ago in late 2022, and as a professional software developer and coder has seen instant improvements in efficiency and possibility when it comes to his work. Not to mention as a teaching tool for myriad rabbit holes.


Ted meanwhile has resisted getting into AI prompting and research, although as a podcast producer will still use some of the tools that come with today's editing software. But he is wary about relying on it too much. 


This description that you're reading right now, for example, was started by AI but was then completely rewritten by Ted (because the AI version was dull and boring).


As for Emilie, she may be somewhere in the middle: intrigued by AI, open to learning and practicing with it, but resistant to letting it interfere with the creative writing process. Editing perhaps, but not original ideas.


And so we enter into a fascinating conversation that explores the balance between exciting new technology and staying authentic to ourselves, and our community. The Puttyverse is very much built on bringing actual people together for real, genuine interactions, even if they are via internet and computer, but with a healthy dose of in-person meetups as well. 


Our new Circle platform has been purposefully built with AI features turned off (as much as possible), in an effort to resist some of the pressure to integrate AI into everything.


Puttyland has been around for far longer than AI, and was doing just fine without it! As the community enters its 15th year, we are well-placed with a strong foundation to integrate AI slowly, if at all, and make conscious choices about experimentation.


Discover what Thomas and Emilie are up to these days:

Thomas' website: https://thomasbeutel.art
Thomas and Annie's podcast, Wandering Weirdly: wanderingweirdly.transistor.fm

Emilie's website for writing projects: https://bettersweaterproductions.com

Join the Puttyverse! https://puttylike.com/the-puttyverse-community


---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> scanner, multipotentialite, renaissance soul, polymath, podcast, artificial intelligence and authenticty, creativity and AI, AI and community No Revisiting Travel in Cuba in 2019, with Andy Cragg 134 134 Revisiting Travel in Cuba in 2019, with Andy Cragg full 07eff0b3-7409-480b-b23a-5cbe7eab11a0 https://themultipod.com/episodes/revisiting-travel-in-cuba-in-2019-with-andy-cragg The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Cuba is one of the many places in the world facing tremendous upheaval in 2026, and as we publish this episode, who knows how things may change even in just the next few weeks. 


We thus present an interesting snapshot in time for this week's episode, a replay of a conversation in late March of 2019 between Ted and his brother Andy, who had just returned from a multi-week backpacking trip around Cuba with his family. Andy and his wife Laura brought their three kids, aged at the time 6, 3 and 4 months old, to see the real Cuba, be immersed in the culture, and experience life outside the insulated resorts.


Ted couldn't help but be curious not just about what life and travel is like in Cuba, but how to explore the island and navigate transportation, accommodation, food, health and all kinds of other logistics (diapers, laundry, strollers, baby supplies and more) with young kids.


Andy shares stories of this incredible experience for all of them, shedding a spotlight on the kind, welcoming and resilient people.


And now there is an added layer of poignancy, 7 years exactly after that trip, as Cuba and its people are stretched to the limit by world events. There is nowhere else quite like it, and this snapshot from just a few years ago really makes you think about what it must be like on the ground there now.


The MultiPod is blessed with an archive of years of episodes, dating back to 2018, so from time to time we'll revisit stories from old friends, and if we're lucky maybe have a current update from them too!



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Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Cuba is one of the many places in the world facing tremendous upheaval in 2026, and as we publish this episode, who knows how things may change even in just the next few weeks. 


We thus present an interesting snapshot in time for this week's episode, a replay of a conversation in late March of 2019 between Ted and his brother Andy, who had just returned from a multi-week backpacking trip around Cuba with his family. Andy and his wife Laura brought their three kids, aged at the time 6, 3 and 4 months old, to see the real Cuba, be immersed in the culture, and experience life outside the insulated resorts.


Ted couldn't help but be curious not just about what life and travel is like in Cuba, but how to explore the island and navigate transportation, accommodation, food, health and all kinds of other logistics (diapers, laundry, strollers, baby supplies and more) with young kids.


Andy shares stories of this incredible experience for all of them, shedding a spotlight on the kind, welcoming and resilient people.


And now there is an added layer of poignancy, 7 years exactly after that trip, as Cuba and its people are stretched to the limit by world events. There is nowhere else quite like it, and this snapshot from just a few years ago really makes you think about what it must be like on the ground there now.


The MultiPod is blessed with an archive of years of episodes, dating back to 2018, so from time to time we'll revisit stories from old friends, and if we're lucky maybe have a current update from them too!



---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:52:41 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 4074 The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Cuba is one of the many places in the world facing tremendous upheaval in 2026, and as we publish this episode, who knows how things may change even in just the next few weeks. 


We thus present an interesting snapshot in time for this week's episode, a replay of a conversation in late March of 2019 between Ted and his brother Andy, who had just returned from a multi-week backpacking trip around Cuba with his family. Andy and his wife Laura brought their three kids, aged at the time 6, 3 and 4 months old, to see the real Cuba, be immersed in the culture, and experience life outside the insulated resorts.


Ted couldn't help but be curious not just about what life and travel is like in Cuba, but how to explore the island and navigate transportation, accommodation, food, health and all kinds of other logistics (diapers, laundry, strollers, baby supplies and more) with young kids.


Andy shares stories of this incredible experience for all of them, shedding a spotlight on the kind, welcoming and resilient people.


And now there is an added layer of poignancy, 7 years exactly after that trip, as Cuba and its people are stretched to the limit by world events. There is nowhere else quite like it, and this snapshot from just a few years ago really makes you think about what it must be like on the ground there now.


The MultiPod is blessed with an archive of years of episodes, dating back to 2018, so from time to time we'll revisit stories from old friends, and if we're lucky maybe have a current update from them too!



---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> #multipotentialite, #community, #travelpodcast, #travelinCuba, #familytravelinCuba, #whattravelinCubawaslike, #travelwithkids, #traveltoCubawithkids, #Cubatravelbesidestheresorts No We Have So Much Inside Us: Our Own Answers and Truths. With Kati Tempesta 133 133 We Have So Much Inside Us: Our Own Answers and Truths. With Kati Tempesta full 91a4e040-8c27-4fee-80b5-e00c1f2b2cf8 https://themultipod.com/episodes/we-have-so-much-inside-in-terms-of-answers-and-truths-with-kati-tempesta The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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This week we reconnect with an old friend, Kati Tempesta, joining us live from near Melbourne, Australia, and making a return appearance to The MultiPod! 


Our first conversation on the podcast took place in July of 2021, where we learned about Kati's back story, languages, community, food and family. It was a wonderful introduction, and you can revisit it here: A Celebration of Perseverance and the Puttyverse, with Kati - The MultiPod 081.


Now, Kati has written a book, which is being released this week! Whispers of the Soul is an "Invitation to self-discovery," a companion on your journey towards clarity, inner peace, learning more about who you are and embracing your own inner strengths.


The book is a combination of exercises, prompts, personal reflections and anecdotes from Kati, all with a goal of helping people become more grounded, calm, thriving, and better able to tune out the external distractions and pressures that consume us more and more.


To that end, it is a very well-timed book, and for multipotentialites, you have a soulful ally in Kati, who has thrived deeply thanks to communities and connections, particularly the Puttyverse, where we first met.


Whispers of the Soul explores what is contentment, happiness, compassion and companionship, framed through a lens of something to which multipotentialites can relate: feeling safe, realizing you're not alone, drawing strength from the journey and from the experiences of others.


We have so much inside of us, to continue exploring, and Kati and her book are wonderful companions, reminding you of the things you already possess!


Learn More About Kati:

Get the book! Whispers of the Soul
Instagram:@lighthouse_alchemists_kati


---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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This week we reconnect with an old friend, Kati Tempesta, joining us live from near Melbourne, Australia, and making a return appearance to The MultiPod! 


Our first conversation on the podcast took place in July of 2021, where we learned about Kati's back story, languages, community, food and family. It was a wonderful introduction, and you can revisit it here: A Celebration of Perseverance and the Puttyverse, with Kati - The MultiPod 081.


Now, Kati has written a book, which is being released this week! Whispers of the Soul is an "Invitation to self-discovery," a companion on your journey towards clarity, inner peace, learning more about who you are and embracing your own inner strengths.


The book is a combination of exercises, prompts, personal reflections and anecdotes from Kati, all with a goal of helping people become more grounded, calm, thriving, and better able to tune out the external distractions and pressures that consume us more and more.


To that end, it is a very well-timed book, and for multipotentialites, you have a soulful ally in Kati, who has thrived deeply thanks to communities and connections, particularly the Puttyverse, where we first met.


Whispers of the Soul explores what is contentment, happiness, compassion and companionship, framed through a lens of something to which multipotentialites can relate: feeling safe, realizing you're not alone, drawing strength from the journey and from the experiences of others.


We have so much inside of us, to continue exploring, and Kati and her book are wonderful companions, reminding you of the things you already possess!


Learn More About Kati:

Get the book! Whispers of the Soul
Instagram:@lighthouse_alchemists_kati


---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> Sun, 15 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2534 The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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This week we reconnect with an old friend, Kati Tempesta, joining us live from near Melbourne, Australia, and making a return appearance to The MultiPod! 


Our first conversation on the podcast took place in July of 2021, where we learned about Kati's back story, languages, community, food and family. It was a wonderful introduction, and you can revisit it here: A Celebration of Perseverance and the Puttyverse, with Kati - The MultiPod 081.


Now, Kati has written a book, which is being released this week! Whispers of the Soul is an "Invitation to self-discovery," a companion on your journey towards clarity, inner peace, learning more about who you are and embracing your own inner strengths.


The book is a combination of exercises, prompts, personal reflections and anecdotes from Kati, all with a goal of helping people become more grounded, calm, thriving, and better able to tune out the external distractions and pressures that consume us more and more.


To that end, it is a very well-timed book, and for multipotentialites, you have a soulful ally in Kati, who has thrived deeply thanks to communities and connections, particularly the Puttyverse, where we first met.


Whispers of the Soul explores what is contentment, happiness, compassion and companionship, framed through a lens of something to which multipotentialites can relate: feeling safe, realizing you're not alone, drawing strength from the journey and from the experiences of others.


We have so much inside of us, to continue exploring, and Kati and her book are wonderful companions, reminding you of the things you already possess!


Learn More About Kati:

Get the book! Whispers of the Soul
Instagram:@lighthouse_alchemists_kati


---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Dance Walk Your Way Through Change, Adventure and Community, with Paul Petrosky 132 132 Dance Walk Your Way Through Change, Adventure and Community, with Paul Petrosky full e8f60bcb-f09d-4617-b81b-31fd92239b79 https://themultipod.com/episodes/dance-walk-your-way-through-change-adventure-and-community-with-paul-petrosky The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Paul (Paulie) Petrosky makes his long-awaited debut on The MultiPod to shine a light on his journey navigating multipotentiality, and avoiding, for as long as he can remember, having to fit into that one path or identity.

Especially when there are just so many things to do!

Most recently, this navigation took him from his home in Austin, Texas to the other side of the world, spending five months between Australia and New Zealand. 

How did he find five months to spend down under? He quit his job. Packed away all his stuff. Threw some gear in a backpack and off he went.

The trip helped rekindle perspective on time, commitment, joy and community, and as he's returned Stateside, he's relaunched himself into one of his deepest passions: dance walk!

More than just having fun listening to music and dancing, dance walk is something much deeper. It brings people together, out of their homes, away from their screens, combatting solitude and the epidemic of loneliness. It's a shared experience of joy and positivity, in a time of deep division and isolation.

So, Paul is here to tell us all about it, plus of course lots of other things: house/petsitting (something he's done for over a decade), virtual assistance, audio and video editing, travel, music, entrepreneurship, time management and oh - a teaser for a brand new podcast that's coming out soon!

Reach out to Paul and jump into the music video that is his life :)


Learn More About Paul:

What is Dance Walk? What's a Shake Break?

Website: www.bodysoulelectric.com
Contact: paul [at] bodysoulelectric.com
Instagram: @bodysoulelectric
YouTube: @BodySoulElectric


---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Paul (Paulie) Petrosky makes his long-awaited debut on The MultiPod to shine a light on his journey navigating multipotentiality, and avoiding, for as long as he can remember, having to fit into that one path or identity.

Especially when there are just so many things to do!

Most recently, this navigation took him from his home in Austin, Texas to the other side of the world, spending five months between Australia and New Zealand. 

How did he find five months to spend down under? He quit his job. Packed away all his stuff. Threw some gear in a backpack and off he went.

The trip helped rekindle perspective on time, commitment, joy and community, and as he's returned Stateside, he's relaunched himself into one of his deepest passions: dance walk!

More than just having fun listening to music and dancing, dance walk is something much deeper. It brings people together, out of their homes, away from their screens, combatting solitude and the epidemic of loneliness. It's a shared experience of joy and positivity, in a time of deep division and isolation.

So, Paul is here to tell us all about it, plus of course lots of other things: house/petsitting (something he's done for over a decade), virtual assistance, audio and video editing, travel, music, entrepreneurship, time management and oh - a teaser for a brand new podcast that's coming out soon!

Reach out to Paul and jump into the music video that is his life :)


Learn More About Paul:

What is Dance Walk? What's a Shake Break?

Website: www.bodysoulelectric.com
Contact: paul [at] bodysoulelectric.com
Instagram: @bodysoulelectric
YouTube: @BodySoulElectric


---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> Sun, 01 Mar 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2703 The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Paul (Paulie) Petrosky makes his long-awaited debut on The MultiPod to shine a light on his journey navigating multipotentiality, and avoiding, for as long as he can remember, having to fit into that one path or identity.

Especially when there are just so many things to do!

Most recently, this navigation took him from his home in Austin, Texas to the other side of the world, spending five months between Australia and New Zealand. 

How did he find five months to spend down under? He quit his job. Packed away all his stuff. Threw some gear in a backpack and off he went.

The trip helped rekindle perspective on time, commitment, joy and community, and as he's returned Stateside, he's relaunched himself into one of his deepest passions: dance walk!

More than just having fun listening to music and dancing, dance walk is something much deeper. It brings people together, out of their homes, away from their screens, combatting solitude and the epidemic of loneliness. It's a shared experience of joy and positivity, in a time of deep division and isolation.

So, Paul is here to tell us all about it, plus of course lots of other things: house/petsitting (something he's done for over a decade), virtual assistance, audio and video editing, travel, music, entrepreneurship, time management and oh - a teaser for a brand new podcast that's coming out soon!

Reach out to Paul and jump into the music video that is his life :)


Learn More About Paul:

What is Dance Walk? What's a Shake Break?

Website: www.bodysoulelectric.com
Contact: paul [at] bodysoulelectric.com
Instagram: @bodysoulelectric
YouTube: @BodySoulElectric


---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> #multipotentialite, #travel, #career, #dancewalk, #solopreneur, #creativity, #community, #personalgrowth, #exploration, #lifestyledesign, #socialisolation, #housesitting, #petsitting, #virtualassistant, #paulpetrosky No Life is One Big, Weird Adventure, with Annie Slade & Thomas Beutel 131 131 Life is One Big, Weird Adventure, with Annie Slade & Thomas Beutel full a9346fca-e2f5-43ee-8799-d1e02461808e https://themultipod.com/episodes/life-is-one-big-weird-adventure-with-annie-slade-thomas-beutel The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Annie Slade & Thomas Beutel are here to talk about their new podcast, "Wandering Weirdly," which debuted at the end of January, 2026.

Wandering Weirdly is a podcast for curious adventurers, joyful rebels, and multi-passionate creatives who see life as one big, weird adventure.

Join longtime explorers and friends Annie and Thomas as they explore the intersection of curiosity, creativity, self-discovery, and the ever-tangled threads between our inner and outer worlds.

Whether the conversation focuses on travel, personal transformation, creative pathways, or the meaning of a single word, Wandering Weirdly is your invitation to stay open to possibilities and find wonder in the uncharted, winding road.


Find Wandering Weirdly right here!

https://wanderingweirdly.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/wandering-weirdly/id1870622563
https://open.spotify.com/show/48Fslu0mYzxvQaQllbWGyt
https://www.youtube.com/@Wandering-Weirdly

How to Contact Thomas & Annie

Thomas: 

Annie:


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Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Annie Slade & Thomas Beutel are here to talk about their new podcast, "Wandering Weirdly," which debuted at the end of January, 2026.

Wandering Weirdly is a podcast for curious adventurers, joyful rebels, and multi-passionate creatives who see life as one big, weird adventure.

Join longtime explorers and friends Annie and Thomas as they explore the intersection of curiosity, creativity, self-discovery, and the ever-tangled threads between our inner and outer worlds.

Whether the conversation focuses on travel, personal transformation, creative pathways, or the meaning of a single word, Wandering Weirdly is your invitation to stay open to possibilities and find wonder in the uncharted, winding road.


Find Wandering Weirdly right here!

https://wanderingweirdly.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/wandering-weirdly/id1870622563
https://open.spotify.com/show/48Fslu0mYzxvQaQllbWGyt
https://www.youtube.com/@Wandering-Weirdly

How to Contact Thomas & Annie

Thomas: 

Annie:


---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> Sun, 15 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2458 The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Annie Slade & Thomas Beutel are here to talk about their new podcast, "Wandering Weirdly," which debuted at the end of January, 2026.

Wandering Weirdly is a podcast for curious adventurers, joyful rebels, and multi-passionate creatives who see life as one big, weird adventure.

Join longtime explorers and friends Annie and Thomas as they explore the intersection of curiosity, creativity, self-discovery, and the ever-tangled threads between our inner and outer worlds.

Whether the conversation focuses on travel, personal transformation, creative pathways, or the meaning of a single word, Wandering Weirdly is your invitation to stay open to possibilities and find wonder in the uncharted, winding road.


Find Wandering Weirdly right here!

https://wanderingweirdly.com/
https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/wandering-weirdly/id1870622563
https://open.spotify.com/show/48Fslu0mYzxvQaQllbWGyt
https://www.youtube.com/@Wandering-Weirdly

How to Contact Thomas & Annie

Thomas: 

Annie:


---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Safety vs. Stepping Into the Unknown, with Dawn Wilson 130 130 Safety vs. Stepping Into the Unknown, with Dawn Wilson full 83de9522-3529-4ed3-a2df-d963dadd512d https://themultipod.com/episodes/safety-vs-stepping-into-the-unknown-with-dawn-wilson The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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"I was stuffed in the box, but the box couldn't contain me."

Dawn Wilson has always known she's a multipotentialite, pretty much from day one: "I'm not a pick-a-lane kind of person."

She has navigated a career as an ESL teacher, something that is a great option for multipods, with all the variety and opportunity therein.

But she joins us today to talk about getting out of that life, because: it's time.

Dawn is building a coaching business, Our Sacred Wild, which guides people towards a path of self-awareness and spiritual growth. Whatever spirituality means to you, her process supports you in living in alignment with the truth of who you are, and from there, transformation, peace, health, wellness and abundance.

That's the ethos of it, but then there's also the practical, nuts & bolts side of it. How does one get to the point, not just financially but psychologically, to where they can leave a job and an old life behind, and commit to something new? To go from employee to entrepreneur?

Our conversation today revolves around this question, from the particularly meta perspective of someone who is in essence living what they teach. Is that a prerequisite? Not necessarily, but it certainly makes things that much more interesting!


How to Contact Dawn:

Website: www.oursacredwild.com
Contact: osacredwild [at] gmail.com
YouTube: @projectliberate621
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jottful


---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

---
"I was stuffed in the box, but the box couldn't contain me."

Dawn Wilson has always known she's a multipotentialite, pretty much from day one: "I'm not a pick-a-lane kind of person."

She has navigated a career as an ESL teacher, something that is a great option for multipods, with all the variety and opportunity therein.

But she joins us today to talk about getting out of that life, because: it's time.

Dawn is building a coaching business, Our Sacred Wild, which guides people towards a path of self-awareness and spiritual growth. Whatever spirituality means to you, her process supports you in living in alignment with the truth of who you are, and from there, transformation, peace, health, wellness and abundance.

That's the ethos of it, but then there's also the practical, nuts & bolts side of it. How does one get to the point, not just financially but psychologically, to where they can leave a job and an old life behind, and commit to something new? To go from employee to entrepreneur?

Our conversation today revolves around this question, from the particularly meta perspective of someone who is in essence living what they teach. Is that a prerequisite? Not necessarily, but it certainly makes things that much more interesting!


How to Contact Dawn:

Website: www.oursacredwild.com
Contact: osacredwild [at] gmail.com
YouTube: @projectliberate621
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jottful


---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> Sun, 01 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2490 The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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"I was stuffed in the box, but the box couldn't contain me."

Dawn Wilson has always known she's a multipotentialite, pretty much from day one: "I'm not a pick-a-lane kind of person."

She has navigated a career as an ESL teacher, something that is a great option for multipods, with all the variety and opportunity therein.

But she joins us today to talk about getting out of that life, because: it's time.

Dawn is building a coaching business, Our Sacred Wild, which guides people towards a path of self-awareness and spiritual growth. Whatever spirituality means to you, her process supports you in living in alignment with the truth of who you are, and from there, transformation, peace, health, wellness and abundance.

That's the ethos of it, but then there's also the practical, nuts & bolts side of it. How does one get to the point, not just financially but psychologically, to where they can leave a job and an old life behind, and commit to something new? To go from employee to entrepreneur?

Our conversation today revolves around this question, from the particularly meta perspective of someone who is in essence living what they teach. Is that a prerequisite? Not necessarily, but it certainly makes things that much more interesting!


How to Contact Dawn:

Website: www.oursacredwild.com
Contact: osacredwild [at] gmail.com
YouTube: @projectliberate621
Facebook: www.facebook.com/jottful


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Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Insights on Writing for Neurodivergent Multipotentialites, with Céol 129 129 Insights on Writing for Neurodivergent Multipotentialites, with Céol full a1784b83-1d42-4ba1-818c-b0fbd14a3b36 https://themultipod.com/episodes/insights-on-writing-for-neurodivergent-multipotentialites-with-ceol Céol is an international writer, currently working on two projects: a dystopian novel and a utopian novel, worlds where autistic and neurodivergent people feel welcome. Do these two novels intersect and play off of each other? 


That's just one of the areas we explore in our conversation today. 


Céol and I chat about the nature and mindset of writing, is it a struggle, is it a joy, could it be both, and maybe even at the same time?!


Our conversation focuses on writing for neurodivergent multipotentialites, and Céol shares their different approach to deadlines and coworking, not to mention how to approach publishing. There's even a touch of sewing thrown in for context!


A novel is typically a pretty mammoth task, something that can take many months or years to complete. This is not so much an episode for the NaNoWriMo crowd - neurodivergent multipotentialite authors may want to set their own pace instead. And Céol helps guide us through some good activities and techniques.


"Thinking about your novel is writing your novel, and you should think about it as such."


How to Contact Céol:


Write to Céol, share your feedback and insight, and maybe even discuss collaboration - ceol-u [at] proton.me

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Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> Céol is an international writer, currently working on two projects: a dystopian novel and a utopian novel, worlds where autistic and neurodivergent people feel welcome. Do these two novels intersect and play off of each other? 


That's just one of the areas we explore in our conversation today. 


Céol and I chat about the nature and mindset of writing, is it a struggle, is it a joy, could it be both, and maybe even at the same time?!


Our conversation focuses on writing for neurodivergent multipotentialites, and Céol shares their different approach to deadlines and coworking, not to mention how to approach publishing. There's even a touch of sewing thrown in for context!


A novel is typically a pretty mammoth task, something that can take many months or years to complete. This is not so much an episode for the NaNoWriMo crowd - neurodivergent multipotentialite authors may want to set their own pace instead. And Céol helps guide us through some good activities and techniques.


"Thinking about your novel is writing your novel, and you should think about it as such."


How to Contact Céol:


Write to Céol, share your feedback and insight, and maybe even discuss collaboration - ceol-u [at] proton.me

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:11:36 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 1371 Céol is an international writer, currently working on two projects: a dystopian novel and a utopian novel, worlds where autistic and neurodivergent people feel welcome. Do these two novels intersect and play off of each other? 


That's just one of the areas we explore in our conversation today. 


Céol and I chat about the nature and mindset of writing, is it a struggle, is it a joy, could it be both, and maybe even at the same time?!


Our conversation focuses on writing for neurodivergent multipotentialites, and Céol shares their different approach to deadlines and coworking, not to mention how to approach publishing. There's even a touch of sewing thrown in for context!


A novel is typically a pretty mammoth task, something that can take many months or years to complete. This is not so much an episode for the NaNoWriMo crowd - neurodivergent multipotentialite authors may want to set their own pace instead. And Céol helps guide us through some good activities and techniques.


"Thinking about your novel is writing your novel, and you should think about it as such."


How to Contact Céol:


Write to Céol, share your feedback and insight, and maybe even discuss collaboration - ceol-u [at] proton.me

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No You Have Permission to Bring Your Travel Memories Back to Life, with Melissa Rodway 128 128 You Have Permission to Bring Your Travel Memories Back to Life, with Melissa Rodway full 6331c83f-c4fa-4f56-8cad-fded7e1ae23c https://themultipod.com/episodes/you-have-permission-to-bring-your-travel-memories-back-to-life-with-melissa-rodway The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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If you love to reminisce about your travels, or if you're like me and kind of hesitant to do so - a little wary of living too much in the past - my guest this week will unlock that permission and take you right back to your memories.


Melissa Rodway is the author of The People You Meet: Luxury, Leeches, Love, and Lao-Lao with a Host of Interesting Characters in Southeast Asia, her memoir about a four month (largely) backpacking trip back in 2010. The trip was in fact a combination of mostly doing the backpacker circuit, but interspersed from time to time with free stays at luxury hotels and resorts, as her partner at the time was on a research trip to scope out potential clients for his travel company. 


Thus the stories are a mixture of roughing it with spiders and squat toilets before ending up the next day at a private island, boat access-only, 5-star resort.


What I found really inspiring though is the feeling that it's not too late to reminisce, to share stories from past travels and to revisit a point in time in your life. For so long, I've felt like I missed the boat, it was too late, and no one would care about travel stories that were almost 15 years ago and likely grossly out of date.


But think about the last time you read a memoir, autobiography or certainly a travel journal that may have been written by someone decades ago, or about a point in time long in the past. If the storytelling is vivid and engaging, and especially if you have your own connection to the subject (such as the people, the places, the themes involved), it still has value. 


Multipotentialites tend to struggle with this, but take it from Melissa, a fellow multipod and someone who herself debated revisiting the past: it's not too late, it's worth it and you have permission!

Discover The People You Meet: Luxury, Leeches, Love, and Lao-Lao with a Host of Interesting Characters in Southeast Asia and grab a copy here!

flyrodway.com/my-travel-stories


How to Contact Melissa:

Website: flyrodway.com
Podcast: The Fly Travel Radio Podcast
Contact: flytravelmedia [at] gmail.com
Instagram:@fly_travel_media
YouTube: @flytravelradio2048


---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


]]> The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

---

If you love to reminisce about your travels, or if you're like me and kind of hesitant to do so - a little wary of living too much in the past - my guest this week will unlock that permission and take you right back to your memories.


Melissa Rodway is the author of The People You Meet: Luxury, Leeches, Love, and Lao-Lao with a Host of Interesting Characters in Southeast Asia, her memoir about a four month (largely) backpacking trip back in 2010. The trip was in fact a combination of mostly doing the backpacker circuit, but interspersed from time to time with free stays at luxury hotels and resorts, as her partner at the time was on a research trip to scope out potential clients for his travel company. 


Thus the stories are a mixture of roughing it with spiders and squat toilets before ending up the next day at a private island, boat access-only, 5-star resort.


What I found really inspiring though is the feeling that it's not too late to reminisce, to share stories from past travels and to revisit a point in time in your life. For so long, I've felt like I missed the boat, it was too late, and no one would care about travel stories that were almost 15 years ago and likely grossly out of date.


But think about the last time you read a memoir, autobiography or certainly a travel journal that may have been written by someone decades ago, or about a point in time long in the past. If the storytelling is vivid and engaging, and especially if you have your own connection to the subject (such as the people, the places, the themes involved), it still has value. 


Multipotentialites tend to struggle with this, but take it from Melissa, a fellow multipod and someone who herself debated revisiting the past: it's not too late, it's worth it and you have permission!

Discover The People You Meet: Luxury, Leeches, Love, and Lao-Lao with a Host of Interesting Characters in Southeast Asia and grab a copy here!

flyrodway.com/my-travel-stories


How to Contact Melissa:

Website: flyrodway.com
Podcast: The Fly Travel Radio Podcast
Contact: flytravelmedia [at] gmail.com
Instagram:@fly_travel_media
YouTube: @flytravelradio2048


---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 13:49:06 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2504 The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

---

If you love to reminisce about your travels, or if you're like me and kind of hesitant to do so - a little wary of living too much in the past - my guest this week will unlock that permission and take you right back to your memories.


Melissa Rodway is the author of The People You Meet: Luxury, Leeches, Love, and Lao-Lao with a Host of Interesting Characters in Southeast Asia, her memoir about a four month (largely) backpacking trip back in 2010. The trip was in fact a combination of mostly doing the backpacker circuit, but interspersed from time to time with free stays at luxury hotels and resorts, as her partner at the time was on a research trip to scope out potential clients for his travel company. 


Thus the stories are a mixture of roughing it with spiders and squat toilets before ending up the next day at a private island, boat access-only, 5-star resort.


What I found really inspiring though is the feeling that it's not too late to reminisce, to share stories from past travels and to revisit a point in time in your life. For so long, I've felt like I missed the boat, it was too late, and no one would care about travel stories that were almost 15 years ago and likely grossly out of date.


But think about the last time you read a memoir, autobiography or certainly a travel journal that may have been written by someone decades ago, or about a point in time long in the past. If the storytelling is vivid and engaging, and especially if you have your own connection to the subject (such as the people, the places, the themes involved), it still has value. 


Multipotentialites tend to struggle with this, but take it from Melissa, a fellow multipod and someone who herself debated revisiting the past: it's not too late, it's worth it and you have permission!

Discover The People You Meet: Luxury, Leeches, Love, and Lao-Lao with a Host of Interesting Characters in Southeast Asia and grab a copy here!

flyrodway.com/my-travel-stories


How to Contact Melissa:

Website: flyrodway.com
Podcast: The Fly Travel Radio Podcast
Contact: flytravelmedia [at] gmail.com
Instagram:@fly_travel_media
YouTube: @flytravelradio2048


---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


]]> Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No From Flight Attendant to Autism Advocate, with Tabitha Zeigler 127 127 From Flight Attendant to Autism Advocate, with Tabitha Zeigler full a025d3e5-930f-4911-b41d-04d5f069d494 https://themultipod.com/episodes/from-flight-attendant-to-autism-advocate-with-tabitha-zeigler The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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You may have been seeing Tabitha Zeigler pop up a lot lately, and there's a good reason for that: Tabitha is a remarkably driven, engaging advocate who, unsurprisingly, is also a classic multipotentialite.

Today we trace her journey and life story, from pursuing education, learning French, and considering the military, before stumbling into the field she would end up working in for 17 years: a flight attendant in the airline industry.

There must be few jobs better suited to multipotentialites than this one: it inherently attracts worldly, curious and spontaneous people, frequently very well-educated, multilingual and anti-specialist, who seek adventure and variety. Thus, the perfect home for Tabitha through her 20's and 30's.

But, as time time marched on, and biological clocks continued to tick, Tabitha knew she wanted children. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, this meant going down the path of sperm donation and artificial insemination. 

So our conversation quickly pivots to learning the ins and outs of how this process works, and it is fascinating. At once both heavily emotional and very transactional, Tabitha certainly became an expert, going through it twice, and ending up with three kids, the younger two being twins.

And then, all three were diagnosed with autism. Which in turn led to Tabitha herself learning she was autistic. And in the face of all the inherent challenges therein, compounded by the current political atmosphere, Tabitha found herself with a new calling: advocacy.

As an aside - Tabitha and I produced a miniseries documentary in late 2024 that expands on her story as a single parent of three young kids, all with autism, and her journey into advocacy.

Since then, we've launched her podcast: "Staring Down the Storm: Autism Advocacy in America." The podcast raises awareness and fosters connections within the autism advocacy space, highlighting the significance of community support, inclusivity, and the power of personal storytelling in driving change.


Watch Staring Down the Storm podcast on YouTube, or listen in your favourite podcast app!


How to Contact Tabitha:

Website: tabithazeigler.com
Podcast: staringdownthestorm.com
Contact: tabitha.zeigler [at] gmail.com
Instagram:@tabitha.zeigler
Facebook: @tabitha.zeigler.52
LinkedIn: @tabitha-zeigler-33825246


---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

---

You may have been seeing Tabitha Zeigler pop up a lot lately, and there's a good reason for that: Tabitha is a remarkably driven, engaging advocate who, unsurprisingly, is also a classic multipotentialite.

Today we trace her journey and life story, from pursuing education, learning French, and considering the military, before stumbling into the field she would end up working in for 17 years: a flight attendant in the airline industry.

There must be few jobs better suited to multipotentialites than this one: it inherently attracts worldly, curious and spontaneous people, frequently very well-educated, multilingual and anti-specialist, who seek adventure and variety. Thus, the perfect home for Tabitha through her 20's and 30's.

But, as time time marched on, and biological clocks continued to tick, Tabitha knew she wanted children. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, this meant going down the path of sperm donation and artificial insemination. 

So our conversation quickly pivots to learning the ins and outs of how this process works, and it is fascinating. At once both heavily emotional and very transactional, Tabitha certainly became an expert, going through it twice, and ending up with three kids, the younger two being twins.

And then, all three were diagnosed with autism. Which in turn led to Tabitha herself learning she was autistic. And in the face of all the inherent challenges therein, compounded by the current political atmosphere, Tabitha found herself with a new calling: advocacy.

As an aside - Tabitha and I produced a miniseries documentary in late 2024 that expands on her story as a single parent of three young kids, all with autism, and her journey into advocacy.

Since then, we've launched her podcast: "Staring Down the Storm: Autism Advocacy in America." The podcast raises awareness and fosters connections within the autism advocacy space, highlighting the significance of community support, inclusivity, and the power of personal storytelling in driving change.


Watch Staring Down the Storm podcast on YouTube, or listen in your favourite podcast app!


How to Contact Tabitha:

Website: tabithazeigler.com
Podcast: staringdownthestorm.com
Contact: tabitha.zeigler [at] gmail.com
Instagram:@tabitha.zeigler
Facebook: @tabitha.zeigler.52
LinkedIn: @tabitha-zeigler-33825246


---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3585 The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

---

You may have been seeing Tabitha Zeigler pop up a lot lately, and there's a good reason for that: Tabitha is a remarkably driven, engaging advocate who, unsurprisingly, is also a classic multipotentialite.

Today we trace her journey and life story, from pursuing education, learning French, and considering the military, before stumbling into the field she would end up working in for 17 years: a flight attendant in the airline industry.

There must be few jobs better suited to multipotentialites than this one: it inherently attracts worldly, curious and spontaneous people, frequently very well-educated, multilingual and anti-specialist, who seek adventure and variety. Thus, the perfect home for Tabitha through her 20's and 30's.

But, as time time marched on, and biological clocks continued to tick, Tabitha knew she wanted children. As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, this meant going down the path of sperm donation and artificial insemination. 

So our conversation quickly pivots to learning the ins and outs of how this process works, and it is fascinating. At once both heavily emotional and very transactional, Tabitha certainly became an expert, going through it twice, and ending up with three kids, the younger two being twins.

And then, all three were diagnosed with autism. Which in turn led to Tabitha herself learning she was autistic. And in the face of all the inherent challenges therein, compounded by the current political atmosphere, Tabitha found herself with a new calling: advocacy.

As an aside - Tabitha and I produced a miniseries documentary in late 2024 that expands on her story as a single parent of three young kids, all with autism, and her journey into advocacy.

Since then, we've launched her podcast: "Staring Down the Storm: Autism Advocacy in America." The podcast raises awareness and fosters connections within the autism advocacy space, highlighting the significance of community support, inclusivity, and the power of personal storytelling in driving change.


Watch Staring Down the Storm podcast on YouTube, or listen in your favourite podcast app!


How to Contact Tabitha:

Website: tabithazeigler.com
Podcast: staringdownthestorm.com
Contact: tabitha.zeigler [at] gmail.com
Instagram:@tabitha.zeigler
Facebook: @tabitha.zeigler.52
LinkedIn: @tabitha-zeigler-33825246


---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No From Flight Paths to Life Paths, with Ellerie Fuller 126 126 From Flight Paths to Life Paths, with Ellerie Fuller full 80414f87-be0b-4360-a4b9-605a651daf37 https://themultipod.com/episodes/from-flight-paths-to-life-paths-with-ellerie-fuller The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Ellerie Fuller joins me today, a multipotentialite who loves variety and curiosity, and yet was able to spend 20 years in the US Air Force as an airplane mechanic! Fortunately, it was a job/career with enough twists and turns to keep her engaged, on her toes and ever-learning. 


Ellerie shares her experiences in the Air Force, including her roles in aircraft engineering, quality assurance, and leadership. She discusses the challenges and opportunities that arose from her diverse career and her journey into mentorship and coaching, specifically for female veterans, as they transition out of the structured parameters of military life and into the civilian beyond. 


With this in mind, Ellerie has founded Courageous Whisper Coaching, to help female veterans adjust smoothly into their next life chapters. We talk about why mentorship is so important, how multipotentiality is always bubbling under the surface, and also about the various projects Ellerie has undertaken post-military, including her hospitality business.


Reach out to Ellerie to say hello, introduce yourself and learn more about her offers, and in particular: pass the word on to someone who fits her target client, and whom she might be able to help with her coaching!

How to Contact Ellerie:

Contact: courageouswhisper [at] gmail.com
Instagram:@courageouswhisper
LinkedIn: @ellerie-l-fuller

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


]]> The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Ellerie Fuller joins me today, a multipotentialite who loves variety and curiosity, and yet was able to spend 20 years in the US Air Force as an airplane mechanic! Fortunately, it was a job/career with enough twists and turns to keep her engaged, on her toes and ever-learning. 


Ellerie shares her experiences in the Air Force, including her roles in aircraft engineering, quality assurance, and leadership. She discusses the challenges and opportunities that arose from her diverse career and her journey into mentorship and coaching, specifically for female veterans, as they transition out of the structured parameters of military life and into the civilian beyond. 


With this in mind, Ellerie has founded Courageous Whisper Coaching, to help female veterans adjust smoothly into their next life chapters. We talk about why mentorship is so important, how multipotentiality is always bubbling under the surface, and also about the various projects Ellerie has undertaken post-military, including her hospitality business.


Reach out to Ellerie to say hello, introduce yourself and learn more about her offers, and in particular: pass the word on to someone who fits her target client, and whom she might be able to help with her coaching!

How to Contact Ellerie:

Contact: courageouswhisper [at] gmail.com
Instagram:@courageouswhisper
LinkedIn: @ellerie-l-fuller

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


]]> Sat, 15 Nov 2025 06:00:00 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2465 The MultiPod is also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Ellerie Fuller joins me today, a multipotentialite who loves variety and curiosity, and yet was able to spend 20 years in the US Air Force as an airplane mechanic! Fortunately, it was a job/career with enough twists and turns to keep her engaged, on her toes and ever-learning. 


Ellerie shares her experiences in the Air Force, including her roles in aircraft engineering, quality assurance, and leadership. She discusses the challenges and opportunities that arose from her diverse career and her journey into mentorship and coaching, specifically for female veterans, as they transition out of the structured parameters of military life and into the civilian beyond. 


With this in mind, Ellerie has founded Courageous Whisper Coaching, to help female veterans adjust smoothly into their next life chapters. We talk about why mentorship is so important, how multipotentiality is always bubbling under the surface, and also about the various projects Ellerie has undertaken post-military, including her hospitality business.


Reach out to Ellerie to say hello, introduce yourself and learn more about her offers, and in particular: pass the word on to someone who fits her target client, and whom she might be able to help with her coaching!

How to Contact Ellerie:

Contact: courageouswhisper [at] gmail.com
Instagram:@courageouswhisper
LinkedIn: @ellerie-l-fuller

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


]]> Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Come Travel With the Curious Traveler! with John McKenzie 125 125 Come Travel With the Curious Traveler! with John McKenzie full a36f7414-514b-42a3-9816-7ce810c6649c https://themultipod.com/episodes/come-travel-with-the-curious-traveler-with-john-mckenzie The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Friend of the show and someone well-known to many of our listeners and viewers, John McKenzie drops by today to share some travel stories from a remarkable year of travel, even by his standards.

In the past 12 months he's flown over Mosi-oa-Tunya (Victoria Falls), toured post-Assad Syria, done a Scandinavian circuit, added his 75th new country visited (Ireland), and still had time for lots of domestic travel around the United States, visiting family & friends. In fact, John and I saw each other for a fifth time in person this past June, at Camp Indie.

Oh, and he's organized and hosted the first two CuriosiTrips: his original approach to group travel, spontaneity and multipotentiality.

CuriosiTrips combine the best of group travel: shared experiences, guided information and stories, logistical details and safety & security, with the freedom to still explore on your own and follow your nose.

Itineraries are loosely structured to allow for both curated experiences and spontaneous activities, for which you're welcome to include other members of the group, but there's no obligation or pressure to do so.

If you're keen to visit a place for the first time but want a bit more structure in doing so, or if you've been to a certain place but want to see it from a different perspective, CuriosiTrips are a great option.

The first trip took place in January of 2025 in Mexico City, and the second in May, in Washington, DC. Now, John is heading back to CDMX to revisit a few familiar sights, discover new ones, and take another group of curious travelers with him!

The dates are January 15-20, 2026. Lots of information on how it works, what's included, how to plan and prepare and more, are included on the excellent page here: johnthetraveler.com/curiositrip-mexico-city-2026/

MultiPod listeners and viewers! John has a special promo code for us: PUTTY25. You can apply it at the Stripe checkout page via the website above.

Make sure you circle back to his home page itself too, to learn more about John's travels and also to sign up for his monthly newsletter (if you haven't already), which combines travel news and stories with some honest thoughts & personal reflections as a digital nomad, multipotentialite and committed traveler: johnthetraveler.com

AND: John is a contributor to the new Traveler's Atlas of the World, a hardcover book from National Geographic, released on November 4, 2025! He added insight to the chapter on Eritrea and Djibouti, having visited there in 2024. Congratulations on this amazing opportunity! You can order the book here or in person at most major bookstores.

How to Contact John:

Website: johnthetraveler.com

Contact: curious [at] johnthetraveler.com
Facebook: @johnthecurioustraveler
Instagram: @johnthecurioustraveler
LinkedIn: @johnthetraveler

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

---

Friend of the show and someone well-known to many of our listeners and viewers, John McKenzie drops by today to share some travel stories from a remarkable year of travel, even by his standards.

In the past 12 months he's flown over Mosi-oa-Tunya (Victoria Falls), toured post-Assad Syria, done a Scandinavian circuit, added his 75th new country visited (Ireland), and still had time for lots of domestic travel around the United States, visiting family & friends. In fact, John and I saw each other for a fifth time in person this past June, at Camp Indie.

Oh, and he's organized and hosted the first two CuriosiTrips: his original approach to group travel, spontaneity and multipotentiality.

CuriosiTrips combine the best of group travel: shared experiences, guided information and stories, logistical details and safety & security, with the freedom to still explore on your own and follow your nose.

Itineraries are loosely structured to allow for both curated experiences and spontaneous activities, for which you're welcome to include other members of the group, but there's no obligation or pressure to do so.

If you're keen to visit a place for the first time but want a bit more structure in doing so, or if you've been to a certain place but want to see it from a different perspective, CuriosiTrips are a great option.

The first trip took place in January of 2025 in Mexico City, and the second in May, in Washington, DC. Now, John is heading back to CDMX to revisit a few familiar sights, discover new ones, and take another group of curious travelers with him!

The dates are January 15-20, 2026. Lots of information on how it works, what's included, how to plan and prepare and more, are included on the excellent page here: johnthetraveler.com/curiositrip-mexico-city-2026/

MultiPod listeners and viewers! John has a special promo code for us: PUTTY25. You can apply it at the Stripe checkout page via the website above.

Make sure you circle back to his home page itself too, to learn more about John's travels and also to sign up for his monthly newsletter (if you haven't already), which combines travel news and stories with some honest thoughts & personal reflections as a digital nomad, multipotentialite and committed traveler: johnthetraveler.com

AND: John is a contributor to the new Traveler's Atlas of the World, a hardcover book from National Geographic, released on November 4, 2025! He added insight to the chapter on Eritrea and Djibouti, having visited there in 2024. Congratulations on this amazing opportunity! You can order the book here or in person at most major bookstores.

How to Contact John:

Website: johnthetraveler.com

Contact: curious [at] johnthetraveler.com
Facebook: @johnthecurioustraveler
Instagram: @johnthecurioustraveler
LinkedIn: @johnthetraveler

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2025 09:08:24 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2449 The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Friend of the show and someone well-known to many of our listeners and viewers, John McKenzie drops by today to share some travel stories from a remarkable year of travel, even by his standards.

In the past 12 months he's flown over Mosi-oa-Tunya (Victoria Falls), toured post-Assad Syria, done a Scandinavian circuit, added his 75th new country visited (Ireland), and still had time for lots of domestic travel around the United States, visiting family & friends. In fact, John and I saw each other for a fifth time in person this past June, at Camp Indie.

Oh, and he's organized and hosted the first two CuriosiTrips: his original approach to group travel, spontaneity and multipotentiality.

CuriosiTrips combine the best of group travel: shared experiences, guided information and stories, logistical details and safety & security, with the freedom to still explore on your own and follow your nose.

Itineraries are loosely structured to allow for both curated experiences and spontaneous activities, for which you're welcome to include other members of the group, but there's no obligation or pressure to do so.

If you're keen to visit a place for the first time but want a bit more structure in doing so, or if you've been to a certain place but want to see it from a different perspective, CuriosiTrips are a great option.

The first trip took place in January of 2025 in Mexico City, and the second in May, in Washington, DC. Now, John is heading back to CDMX to revisit a few familiar sights, discover new ones, and take another group of curious travelers with him!

The dates are January 15-20, 2026. Lots of information on how it works, what's included, how to plan and prepare and more, are included on the excellent page here: johnthetraveler.com/curiositrip-mexico-city-2026/

MultiPod listeners and viewers! John has a special promo code for us: PUTTY25. You can apply it at the Stripe checkout page via the website above.

Make sure you circle back to his home page itself too, to learn more about John's travels and also to sign up for his monthly newsletter (if you haven't already), which combines travel news and stories with some honest thoughts & personal reflections as a digital nomad, multipotentialite and committed traveler: johnthetraveler.com

AND: John is a contributor to the new Traveler's Atlas of the World, a hardcover book from National Geographic, released on November 4, 2025! He added insight to the chapter on Eritrea and Djibouti, having visited there in 2024. Congratulations on this amazing opportunity! You can order the book here or in person at most major bookstores.

How to Contact John:

Website: johnthetraveler.com

Contact: curious [at] johnthetraveler.com
Facebook: @johnthecurioustraveler
Instagram: @johnthecurioustraveler
LinkedIn: @johnthetraveler

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Unlock the Power of Pulls: A Guide to Your ADHD Superpower, with Dr. Matt Jarman 124 124 Unlock the Power of Pulls: A Guide to Your ADHD Superpower, with Dr. Matt Jarman full b1ccd80f-4862-4758-b274-00c0b60f289b https://themultipod.com/episodes/unlock-the-power-of-pulls-a-guide-to-your-adhd-superpower-with-matt-jarman The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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How do we explain that feeling that pulls us towards doing a certain thing, or that in turn steers us away from doing other things? What makes us actually want to do something, that creates that desire, or pull?


Dr. Matt Jarman is here to discuss that very question, the intriguing concept of 'pulls' - that draw individuals towards certain activities, particularly in the context of ADHD and multipotentiality. 


To then take it a step further, Matt has developed tools and systems to actually enhance productivity and satisfaction in your day to day life, despite, or maybe thanks to, your ADHD.

https://productiveforgood.org/adhd-programs-overview/


Matt is trained in organizational psychology, with a focus on productivity. His coaching revolves around four key factors that drive productivity: your mind, your tasks, your time and your pulls. 


It's this last one that may really speak to multipotentialites, since it's about what we feel drawn to pursue, why we feel that way but then how we can learn to "manage our mind" to find an effective and productive balance.


If all this sounds fascinating and encouraging, you're in luck! We have a great conversation about how to turn your ADHD, multipotentiality, or whatever label you prefer into your own superpower - for a fulfilling life that is built around the strengths of your brain.

How to Contact Dr. Matt

Website: productiveforgood.org

Contact: support [at] productiveforgood.org

Take the free productivity self-assessment!

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Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


]]> The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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How do we explain that feeling that pulls us towards doing a certain thing, or that in turn steers us away from doing other things? What makes us actually want to do something, that creates that desire, or pull?


Dr. Matt Jarman is here to discuss that very question, the intriguing concept of 'pulls' - that draw individuals towards certain activities, particularly in the context of ADHD and multipotentiality. 


To then take it a step further, Matt has developed tools and systems to actually enhance productivity and satisfaction in your day to day life, despite, or maybe thanks to, your ADHD.

https://productiveforgood.org/adhd-programs-overview/


Matt is trained in organizational psychology, with a focus on productivity. His coaching revolves around four key factors that drive productivity: your mind, your tasks, your time and your pulls. 


It's this last one that may really speak to multipotentialites, since it's about what we feel drawn to pursue, why we feel that way but then how we can learn to "manage our mind" to find an effective and productive balance.


If all this sounds fascinating and encouraging, you're in luck! We have a great conversation about how to turn your ADHD, multipotentiality, or whatever label you prefer into your own superpower - for a fulfilling life that is built around the strengths of your brain.

How to Contact Dr. Matt

Website: productiveforgood.org

Contact: support [at] productiveforgood.org

Take the free productivity self-assessment!

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


]]> Wed, 15 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2512 The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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How do we explain that feeling that pulls us towards doing a certain thing, or that in turn steers us away from doing other things? What makes us actually want to do something, that creates that desire, or pull?


Dr. Matt Jarman is here to discuss that very question, the intriguing concept of 'pulls' - that draw individuals towards certain activities, particularly in the context of ADHD and multipotentiality. 


To then take it a step further, Matt has developed tools and systems to actually enhance productivity and satisfaction in your day to day life, despite, or maybe thanks to, your ADHD.

https://productiveforgood.org/adhd-programs-overview/


Matt is trained in organizational psychology, with a focus on productivity. His coaching revolves around four key factors that drive productivity: your mind, your tasks, your time and your pulls. 


It's this last one that may really speak to multipotentialites, since it's about what we feel drawn to pursue, why we feel that way but then how we can learn to "manage our mind" to find an effective and productive balance.


If all this sounds fascinating and encouraging, you're in luck! We have a great conversation about how to turn your ADHD, multipotentiality, or whatever label you prefer into your own superpower - for a fulfilling life that is built around the strengths of your brain.

How to Contact Dr. Matt

Website: productiveforgood.org

Contact: support [at] productiveforgood.org

Take the free productivity self-assessment!

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


]]> Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No How to Achieve Career Belonging in a Workforce Obsessed with Fit, with Dr. Sarabeth Berk Bickerton 123 123 How to Achieve Career Belonging in a Workforce Obsessed with Fit, with Dr. Sarabeth Berk Bickerton full a30d6141-ce28-4e7a-9340-8be52fe8e5bc https://themultipod.com/episodes/how-to-achieve-career-belonging-in-a-workforce-obsessed-with-fit-with-dr-sarabeth-berk-bickerton The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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My guest today is Dr. Sarabeth Berk Bickerton, the author of, and you're gonna love this name: More Than My Title: The Power of Hybrid Professionals in a Workforce of Experts and Generalists.

Doesn't that just speak directly to multipotentialites? 


Of course you're more than your title, that's the nature of who we are and how we identify ourselves! How do we want to be identified in our work and life, and who gets to determine that? Who gets to choose what title we're known by? 


It would seem obvious that it should be up to us, but it's not always easy to navigate that, nor to find the confidence and even the permission to say, "Well, I'm more than my title. I'm more than just the job that I happen to have right now."

You can grab a copy of More Than My Title here:
morethanmytitle.com/books

More Than My Title was released in 2020, and Sarabeth is coming out in 2026 with a new book: Seen Known Valued: How to Achieve Career Belonging in a Workforce Obsessed with Fit.


Do you feel pressured to conform to not just a job position, but a work environment and culture that is stifling, incompatible or just plain boring? Let's assume that you do enjoy your work and career, but you don't want to feel like just another cog in the wheel, a replaceable part, a number.


And as a multitalented multipotentialite, you may have been hired for "one role" but that doesn't mean you should supress your other interest and skills.


Sarabeth's upcoming book helps us navigate the workplace and protect your sense of self, and put the onus on the workforce conforming more with you, rather than the other way around. 


In keeping with the spirit of this show, we encourage you to not just grab a copy of her books and share the link with others, but reach out to Sarabeth too, let her know your thoughts and feedback, and help expand this ever-growing global community of non-specialist mutlipotentialite polymath jack-of-all-trades non-conformist-add whatever other term you like fascinating people!

Seen Known Valued is coming in 2026, stay tuned to The MultiPod and Sarabeth's accounts for more news!

How to Contact Sarabeth

Website: morethanmytitle.com

Contact: morethanmytitle.com/contact

LinkedIn: @sarabethberk
Instagram: @morethanmytitle

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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My guest today is Dr. Sarabeth Berk Bickerton, the author of, and you're gonna love this name: More Than My Title: The Power of Hybrid Professionals in a Workforce of Experts and Generalists.

Doesn't that just speak directly to multipotentialites? 


Of course you're more than your title, that's the nature of who we are and how we identify ourselves! How do we want to be identified in our work and life, and who gets to determine that? Who gets to choose what title we're known by? 


It would seem obvious that it should be up to us, but it's not always easy to navigate that, nor to find the confidence and even the permission to say, "Well, I'm more than my title. I'm more than just the job that I happen to have right now."

You can grab a copy of More Than My Title here:
morethanmytitle.com/books

More Than My Title was released in 2020, and Sarabeth is coming out in 2026 with a new book: Seen Known Valued: How to Achieve Career Belonging in a Workforce Obsessed with Fit.


Do you feel pressured to conform to not just a job position, but a work environment and culture that is stifling, incompatible or just plain boring? Let's assume that you do enjoy your work and career, but you don't want to feel like just another cog in the wheel, a replaceable part, a number.


And as a multitalented multipotentialite, you may have been hired for "one role" but that doesn't mean you should supress your other interest and skills.


Sarabeth's upcoming book helps us navigate the workplace and protect your sense of self, and put the onus on the workforce conforming more with you, rather than the other way around. 


In keeping with the spirit of this show, we encourage you to not just grab a copy of her books and share the link with others, but reach out to Sarabeth too, let her know your thoughts and feedback, and help expand this ever-growing global community of non-specialist mutlipotentialite polymath jack-of-all-trades non-conformist-add whatever other term you like fascinating people!

Seen Known Valued is coming in 2026, stay tuned to The MultiPod and Sarabeth's accounts for more news!

How to Contact Sarabeth

Website: morethanmytitle.com

Contact: morethanmytitle.com/contact

LinkedIn: @sarabethberk
Instagram: @morethanmytitle

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> Wed, 01 Oct 2025 06:00:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2599 The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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My guest today is Dr. Sarabeth Berk Bickerton, the author of, and you're gonna love this name: More Than My Title: The Power of Hybrid Professionals in a Workforce of Experts and Generalists.

Doesn't that just speak directly to multipotentialites? 


Of course you're more than your title, that's the nature of who we are and how we identify ourselves! How do we want to be identified in our work and life, and who gets to determine that? Who gets to choose what title we're known by? 


It would seem obvious that it should be up to us, but it's not always easy to navigate that, nor to find the confidence and even the permission to say, "Well, I'm more than my title. I'm more than just the job that I happen to have right now."

You can grab a copy of More Than My Title here:
morethanmytitle.com/books

More Than My Title was released in 2020, and Sarabeth is coming out in 2026 with a new book: Seen Known Valued: How to Achieve Career Belonging in a Workforce Obsessed with Fit.


Do you feel pressured to conform to not just a job position, but a work environment and culture that is stifling, incompatible or just plain boring? Let's assume that you do enjoy your work and career, but you don't want to feel like just another cog in the wheel, a replaceable part, a number.


And as a multitalented multipotentialite, you may have been hired for "one role" but that doesn't mean you should supress your other interest and skills.


Sarabeth's upcoming book helps us navigate the workplace and protect your sense of self, and put the onus on the workforce conforming more with you, rather than the other way around. 


In keeping with the spirit of this show, we encourage you to not just grab a copy of her books and share the link with others, but reach out to Sarabeth too, let her know your thoughts and feedback, and help expand this ever-growing global community of non-specialist mutlipotentialite polymath jack-of-all-trades non-conformist-add whatever other term you like fascinating people!

Seen Known Valued is coming in 2026, stay tuned to The MultiPod and Sarabeth's accounts for more news!

How to Contact Sarabeth

Website: morethanmytitle.com

Contact: morethanmytitle.com/contact

LinkedIn: @sarabethberk
Instagram: @morethanmytitle

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No How to Sustain Your New Passion in the Long Term, with Charlie Biluck 122 122 How to Sustain Your New Passion in the Long Term, with Charlie Biluck full 9bae33ef-72e4-4353-9f1a-4ca96d4a9abd https://themultipod.com/episodes/how-to-sustain-your-new-passion-in-the-long-term-with-charlie-biluck The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Charlie Biluck is someone who was never quite sure what he wanted to do for a career. Of course, he had lots of different interests coming out of high school and into college, tried some different things, and has been in his current job for the past 9 years. Ultimately though, while he doesn't mind his current job, he's certainly yearning for a change.


So over the last couple years or so, really just out of curiosity, Charlie dove into genealogy research and discovered a newfound passion. He decided to combine this passion with his love for travel and to start a new business. Called "Ancestral Wanderlust, his idea is to offer unique tours where people can visit the homeland of their ancestors.


However, Charlie is now at that classic multipotentialite stage. He's wondering whether he can sustain his interest in this project and make the commitment required for it to be successful. 

So in today's episode, we learn about Charlie's story and what's brought him to this point. He's made a lot of progress., put in a lot of time and work, gone through some burnout and found some new focus. He's excited, and still believes in the project, in fact it's going stronger than ever: the first tour to Ireland is planned for May, 2026.


But now we're at that point of what does the future hold, and we're not just talking four or five years from now. For a multipotentialite, it can be a pretty short window to when that switch flips between, "I'm really excited and passionate about this new thing," and, "Oh, I've put all this time/work/money into it and now I don't know if I still want to do it."

It's something that I know most, if not all of us can sympathize with in some shape or form.

So it's a big part of what we're going to chat about here today, as we explore multipotentiality with Charlie.


How to Contact Charlie and Ancestral Wanderlust

Website: ancestralwanderlust.com

Email: info at ancestralwanderlust.com

Instagram: @ancestralwanderlust

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Charlie Biluck is someone who was never quite sure what he wanted to do for a career. Of course, he had lots of different interests coming out of high school and into college, tried some different things, and has been in his current job for the past 9 years. Ultimately though, while he doesn't mind his current job, he's certainly yearning for a change.


So over the last couple years or so, really just out of curiosity, Charlie dove into genealogy research and discovered a newfound passion. He decided to combine this passion with his love for travel and to start a new business. Called "Ancestral Wanderlust, his idea is to offer unique tours where people can visit the homeland of their ancestors.


However, Charlie is now at that classic multipotentialite stage. He's wondering whether he can sustain his interest in this project and make the commitment required for it to be successful. 

So in today's episode, we learn about Charlie's story and what's brought him to this point. He's made a lot of progress., put in a lot of time and work, gone through some burnout and found some new focus. He's excited, and still believes in the project, in fact it's going stronger than ever: the first tour to Ireland is planned for May, 2026.


But now we're at that point of what does the future hold, and we're not just talking four or five years from now. For a multipotentialite, it can be a pretty short window to when that switch flips between, "I'm really excited and passionate about this new thing," and, "Oh, I've put all this time/work/money into it and now I don't know if I still want to do it."

It's something that I know most, if not all of us can sympathize with in some shape or form.

So it's a big part of what we're going to chat about here today, as we explore multipotentiality with Charlie.


How to Contact Charlie and Ancestral Wanderlust

Website: ancestralwanderlust.com

Email: info at ancestralwanderlust.com

Instagram: @ancestralwanderlust

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:23:32 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2451 The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Charlie Biluck is someone who was never quite sure what he wanted to do for a career. Of course, he had lots of different interests coming out of high school and into college, tried some different things, and has been in his current job for the past 9 years. Ultimately though, while he doesn't mind his current job, he's certainly yearning for a change.


So over the last couple years or so, really just out of curiosity, Charlie dove into genealogy research and discovered a newfound passion. He decided to combine this passion with his love for travel and to start a new business. Called "Ancestral Wanderlust, his idea is to offer unique tours where people can visit the homeland of their ancestors.


However, Charlie is now at that classic multipotentialite stage. He's wondering whether he can sustain his interest in this project and make the commitment required for it to be successful. 

So in today's episode, we learn about Charlie's story and what's brought him to this point. He's made a lot of progress., put in a lot of time and work, gone through some burnout and found some new focus. He's excited, and still believes in the project, in fact it's going stronger than ever: the first tour to Ireland is planned for May, 2026.


But now we're at that point of what does the future hold, and we're not just talking four or five years from now. For a multipotentialite, it can be a pretty short window to when that switch flips between, "I'm really excited and passionate about this new thing," and, "Oh, I've put all this time/work/money into it and now I don't know if I still want to do it."

It's something that I know most, if not all of us can sympathize with in some shape or form.

So it's a big part of what we're going to chat about here today, as we explore multipotentiality with Charlie.


How to Contact Charlie and Ancestral Wanderlust

Website: ancestralwanderlust.com

Email: info at ancestralwanderlust.com

Instagram: @ancestralwanderlust

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Embracing Variety and Living Curiously, with Nicole Parker 121 121 Embracing Variety and Living Curiously, with Nicole Parker full 056281fd-367e-4f5e-88f4-6b91321b722c https://themultipod.com/episodes/embracing-variety-and-living-curiously-with-nicole-parker The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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In the search for stability, yet the need for variety, multipotentialites often hit a crossroads. How to maintain a life open to discovery and curiosity, while providing for yourself and often, a family. 

And have you ever just gotten "tired of not knowing what was next"? My guest today hit that obstacle a few years back, another turning point that often confronts multipotentialites. 

My friend Nicole was visiting for a couple days recently, and knowing at least part of her fascinating career path, I had always considered her a classic multipotentialite, whether she knew it or not!

So what better place than at home and in person to share with you her story of pursuing interests, following spontaneous opportunities and making multiple 90° turns, fundamentally in pursuit of what was curious, exciting and meaningful. 

Nicole has studied International Development and Spanish, taught English in Japan and learned Japanese, worked in multiple countries in Africa doing aid and development work for Médecins Sans Frontiers, worked on political campaigns, had a stint as assistant to the leader of the Green Party of Canada, worked on organic farms, done countless volunteer projects, all over the space of roughly 15 years, before hitting that crossroads and turning back to one of her first loves (and plans): completing a teaching degree and working with young kids. 

Nicole is now a kindergarten teacher, and as you'll here near the end of our conversation, she has a real-time revelation that this might all along have been the job that gives her the balance of curiosity, stability yet variety that she craves. 

Join us for this conversation that is a celebration of being insatiably curious. 

Meanwhile, as her many interests have also led to a rather significant accumulation of "stuff," Nicole has gotten on to a declutterring group born from the blog "A Slob Comes Clean", by Dana K. White. There's a podcast as well, and a private Facebook group that Nicole very much vouches in favour of. 

In the spirit of connection and finding new ideas and information, this could be another opportunity for anyone keen to simplify and perhaps tidy things up a bit. Check it out through the links below, and if you join you'll see Nicole in there too!


Links From Today's Episode:

A Slob Comes Clean, by Dana K. White
A Slob Comes Clean podcast
on Facebook
Nicole on LinkedIn

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Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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In the search for stability, yet the need for variety, multipotentialites often hit a crossroads. How to maintain a life open to discovery and curiosity, while providing for yourself and often, a family. 

And have you ever just gotten "tired of not knowing what was next"? My guest today hit that obstacle a few years back, another turning point that often confronts multipotentialites. 

My friend Nicole was visiting for a couple days recently, and knowing at least part of her fascinating career path, I had always considered her a classic multipotentialite, whether she knew it or not!

So what better place than at home and in person to share with you her story of pursuing interests, following spontaneous opportunities and making multiple 90° turns, fundamentally in pursuit of what was curious, exciting and meaningful. 

Nicole has studied International Development and Spanish, taught English in Japan and learned Japanese, worked in multiple countries in Africa doing aid and development work for Médecins Sans Frontiers, worked on political campaigns, had a stint as assistant to the leader of the Green Party of Canada, worked on organic farms, done countless volunteer projects, all over the space of roughly 15 years, before hitting that crossroads and turning back to one of her first loves (and plans): completing a teaching degree and working with young kids. 

Nicole is now a kindergarten teacher, and as you'll here near the end of our conversation, she has a real-time revelation that this might all along have been the job that gives her the balance of curiosity, stability yet variety that she craves. 

Join us for this conversation that is a celebration of being insatiably curious. 

Meanwhile, as her many interests have also led to a rather significant accumulation of "stuff," Nicole has gotten on to a declutterring group born from the blog "A Slob Comes Clean", by Dana K. White. There's a podcast as well, and a private Facebook group that Nicole very much vouches in favour of. 

In the spirit of connection and finding new ideas and information, this could be another opportunity for anyone keen to simplify and perhaps tidy things up a bit. Check it out through the links below, and if you join you'll see Nicole in there too!


Links From Today's Episode:

A Slob Comes Clean, by Dana K. White
A Slob Comes Clean podcast
on Facebook
Nicole on LinkedIn

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> Mon, 01 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2071 The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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In the search for stability, yet the need for variety, multipotentialites often hit a crossroads. How to maintain a life open to discovery and curiosity, while providing for yourself and often, a family. 

And have you ever just gotten "tired of not knowing what was next"? My guest today hit that obstacle a few years back, another turning point that often confronts multipotentialites. 

My friend Nicole was visiting for a couple days recently, and knowing at least part of her fascinating career path, I had always considered her a classic multipotentialite, whether she knew it or not!

So what better place than at home and in person to share with you her story of pursuing interests, following spontaneous opportunities and making multiple 90° turns, fundamentally in pursuit of what was curious, exciting and meaningful. 

Nicole has studied International Development and Spanish, taught English in Japan and learned Japanese, worked in multiple countries in Africa doing aid and development work for Médecins Sans Frontiers, worked on political campaigns, had a stint as assistant to the leader of the Green Party of Canada, worked on organic farms, done countless volunteer projects, all over the space of roughly 15 years, before hitting that crossroads and turning back to one of her first loves (and plans): completing a teaching degree and working with young kids. 

Nicole is now a kindergarten teacher, and as you'll here near the end of our conversation, she has a real-time revelation that this might all along have been the job that gives her the balance of curiosity, stability yet variety that she craves. 

Join us for this conversation that is a celebration of being insatiably curious. 

Meanwhile, as her many interests have also led to a rather significant accumulation of "stuff," Nicole has gotten on to a declutterring group born from the blog "A Slob Comes Clean", by Dana K. White. There's a podcast as well, and a private Facebook group that Nicole very much vouches in favour of. 

In the spirit of connection and finding new ideas and information, this could be another opportunity for anyone keen to simplify and perhaps tidy things up a bit. Check it out through the links below, and if you join you'll see Nicole in there too!


Links From Today's Episode:

A Slob Comes Clean, by Dana K. White
A Slob Comes Clean podcast
on Facebook
Nicole on LinkedIn

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Learning About Multipotentiality and Nurturing Your Relationship, with Patty Calbay and Steve Pope 120 120 Learning About Multipotentiality and Nurturing Your Relationship, with Patty Calbay and Steve Pope full 846db8bd-c1eb-4383-bced-c752f8a7adcf https://themultipod.com/episodes/learning-about-multipotentiality-and-nurturing-your-relationship-with-patty-calbay-and-steve-pope The MultiPod is now also on video!

You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Steve Pope and Patty Calbay are new to the concept of multipotentiality, but like so many of our guests, once they learn about it, it really hits home.

So we thought we'd have some fun in this episode, in the first part of our conversation, and go over multipotentiality to see how they react to the idea. It's like the pulling back of a curtain in real time.
 
Both Steve and Patty have craved variety, new projects and change, and have gone through the usual ringer of confronting things that they "should" be doing. But they share how being open to various interests has shaped their lives, and even led to them finding each other in the first place.

(This is a very anti-should episode.)

So we then pivot to how multipotentiality nurtures their relationship. Patty & Steve have a wonderful love story that they very much use to inspire other couples to rediscover and maintain the joy in their own relationships.

Their approach is through creative date ideas and intentional communication, "Turning the mundane into the fundane." Do you want to recapture the excitement of those early days of dating? Create excitement out of every day tasks like grocery shopping and cooking? These are the relationship coaches for you.

Patty & Steve have a 6 week couples coaching program, the "Reignite Us" program, that "helps couples rediscover the joy, spontaneity, & playfulness that make every day feel like the honeymoon phase." The coaching combines Steve's analytical, engineering background with Patty's training as a mental health therapist.

Geared primarily towards couples generally 5+ years into their relationship, it's a great way to throw off the shackles of routine and repetition through simple, fun activities.


How to Contact Steve & Patty


Find the exclusive Spark Guide here!
Learn more about the Reignite Us program
Instagram (@TheLoveLifters)
Facebook (@TheLoveLifters)
Send an email: thelovelifters at gmail.com

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Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


]]> The MultiPod is now also on video!

You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

---
Steve Pope and Patty Calbay are new to the concept of multipotentiality, but like so many of our guests, once they learn about it, it really hits home.

So we thought we'd have some fun in this episode, in the first part of our conversation, and go over multipotentiality to see how they react to the idea. It's like the pulling back of a curtain in real time.
 
Both Steve and Patty have craved variety, new projects and change, and have gone through the usual ringer of confronting things that they "should" be doing. But they share how being open to various interests has shaped their lives, and even led to them finding each other in the first place.

(This is a very anti-should episode.)

So we then pivot to how multipotentiality nurtures their relationship. Patty & Steve have a wonderful love story that they very much use to inspire other couples to rediscover and maintain the joy in their own relationships.

Their approach is through creative date ideas and intentional communication, "Turning the mundane into the fundane." Do you want to recapture the excitement of those early days of dating? Create excitement out of every day tasks like grocery shopping and cooking? These are the relationship coaches for you.

Patty & Steve have a 6 week couples coaching program, the "Reignite Us" program, that "helps couples rediscover the joy, spontaneity, & playfulness that make every day feel like the honeymoon phase." The coaching combines Steve's analytical, engineering background with Patty's training as a mental health therapist.

Geared primarily towards couples generally 5+ years into their relationship, it's a great way to throw off the shackles of routine and repetition through simple, fun activities.


How to Contact Steve & Patty


Find the exclusive Spark Guide here!
Learn more about the Reignite Us program
Instagram (@TheLoveLifters)
Facebook (@TheLoveLifters)
Send an email: thelovelifters at gmail.com

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Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


]]> Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:15:35 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3072 The MultiPod is now also on video!

You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Steve Pope and Patty Calbay are new to the concept of multipotentiality, but like so many of our guests, once they learn about it, it really hits home.

So we thought we'd have some fun in this episode, in the first part of our conversation, and go over multipotentiality to see how they react to the idea. It's like the pulling back of a curtain in real time.
 
Both Steve and Patty have craved variety, new projects and change, and have gone through the usual ringer of confronting things that they "should" be doing. But they share how being open to various interests has shaped their lives, and even led to them finding each other in the first place.

(This is a very anti-should episode.)

So we then pivot to how multipotentiality nurtures their relationship. Patty & Steve have a wonderful love story that they very much use to inspire other couples to rediscover and maintain the joy in their own relationships.

Their approach is through creative date ideas and intentional communication, "Turning the mundane into the fundane." Do you want to recapture the excitement of those early days of dating? Create excitement out of every day tasks like grocery shopping and cooking? These are the relationship coaches for you.

Patty & Steve have a 6 week couples coaching program, the "Reignite Us" program, that "helps couples rediscover the joy, spontaneity, & playfulness that make every day feel like the honeymoon phase." The coaching combines Steve's analytical, engineering background with Patty's training as a mental health therapist.

Geared primarily towards couples generally 5+ years into their relationship, it's a great way to throw off the shackles of routine and repetition through simple, fun activities.


How to Contact Steve & Patty


Find the exclusive Spark Guide here!
Learn more about the Reignite Us program
Instagram (@TheLoveLifters)
Facebook (@TheLoveLifters)
Send an email: thelovelifters at gmail.com

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


]]> Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Exploring the Emotion Behind Accomplishment, with Apryl Schlueter 119 119 Exploring the Emotion Behind Accomplishment, with Apryl Schlueter full 4feff018-237c-48e4-8f9b-de387c5346d8 https://themultipod.com/episodes/exploring-the-emotion-behind-accomplishment-with-apryl-schlueter The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Apryl Schlueter joins me this week to chat about her journey as a multipotentialite, her fascination with productivity and accomplishment, and her new podcast! It's called The Accomplishment Project, and the promo trailer is out now. If you are catching up on this episode at a later date, you'll likely see a few new episodes as well.

This is a topic that extends nicely from the conversation last time with Becca, which revolved around the question of "completion" - Are multipotentialites guided by the normalized concept of completion, in the sense of, "When you start something, you should finish it"?

Today's conversation appears similar, but as Apryl points out, "accomplishment" is a much more nuanced, and ultimately, emotional experience. 

We feel different about accomplishing something, a feeling that may have little to do with actually completing said project or task. It's as much about the journey, and the experience of pursuing an idea. 

Now, "completion" may still be integral to the activity, however you want to define it, but "accomplishment" may be different perspective. "I completed my degree," versus, "I accomplished the learning and self-growth that I was looking for."

Apryl is an expert on this, having devoted many of the past years to researching and understanding it, as part of her coaching and community leadership. Of course, as a true multipotentialite, that followed on from studying engineering, working in IT, being a high school math teacher, working in administration and finance, and becoming an entrepreneur, not to mention a busy mom of two teenage boys. 

Like many of our guests, she is set up on Substack, so reach out to her there, find her on YouTube at The Cheerful Mind, and if you want to go deeper, you can contribute to The Accomplishment Project by filling out the Contribute to the Project form on the website.

Apryl is gathering data and stories regarding accomplishment, productivity, mindset, and what it takes to actually get stuff done. You don’t have to know exactly how you want to contribute - just share what excites you most right now!

How to Contact Apryl

The Accomplishment Project, Apryl on Substack
The Cheerful Mind, Apryl's YouTube channel
The Cheerful Mind on Instagram
The Accomplishment Project podcast
Contribute to the Project
Send an email: apryl at thecheerfulmind.com


---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Apryl Schlueter joins me this week to chat about her journey as a multipotentialite, her fascination with productivity and accomplishment, and her new podcast! It's called The Accomplishment Project, and the promo trailer is out now. If you are catching up on this episode at a later date, you'll likely see a few new episodes as well.

This is a topic that extends nicely from the conversation last time with Becca, which revolved around the question of "completion" - Are multipotentialites guided by the normalized concept of completion, in the sense of, "When you start something, you should finish it"?

Today's conversation appears similar, but as Apryl points out, "accomplishment" is a much more nuanced, and ultimately, emotional experience. 

We feel different about accomplishing something, a feeling that may have little to do with actually completing said project or task. It's as much about the journey, and the experience of pursuing an idea. 

Now, "completion" may still be integral to the activity, however you want to define it, but "accomplishment" may be different perspective. "I completed my degree," versus, "I accomplished the learning and self-growth that I was looking for."

Apryl is an expert on this, having devoted many of the past years to researching and understanding it, as part of her coaching and community leadership. Of course, as a true multipotentialite, that followed on from studying engineering, working in IT, being a high school math teacher, working in administration and finance, and becoming an entrepreneur, not to mention a busy mom of two teenage boys. 

Like many of our guests, she is set up on Substack, so reach out to her there, find her on YouTube at The Cheerful Mind, and if you want to go deeper, you can contribute to The Accomplishment Project by filling out the Contribute to the Project form on the website.

Apryl is gathering data and stories regarding accomplishment, productivity, mindset, and what it takes to actually get stuff done. You don’t have to know exactly how you want to contribute - just share what excites you most right now!

How to Contact Apryl

The Accomplishment Project, Apryl on Substack
The Cheerful Mind, Apryl's YouTube channel
The Cheerful Mind on Instagram
The Accomplishment Project podcast
Contribute to the Project
Send an email: apryl at thecheerfulmind.com


---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> Fri, 01 Aug 2025 04:00:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2511 The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Apryl Schlueter joins me this week to chat about her journey as a multipotentialite, her fascination with productivity and accomplishment, and her new podcast! It's called The Accomplishment Project, and the promo trailer is out now. If you are catching up on this episode at a later date, you'll likely see a few new episodes as well.

This is a topic that extends nicely from the conversation last time with Becca, which revolved around the question of "completion" - Are multipotentialites guided by the normalized concept of completion, in the sense of, "When you start something, you should finish it"?

Today's conversation appears similar, but as Apryl points out, "accomplishment" is a much more nuanced, and ultimately, emotional experience. 

We feel different about accomplishing something, a feeling that may have little to do with actually completing said project or task. It's as much about the journey, and the experience of pursuing an idea. 

Now, "completion" may still be integral to the activity, however you want to define it, but "accomplishment" may be different perspective. "I completed my degree," versus, "I accomplished the learning and self-growth that I was looking for."

Apryl is an expert on this, having devoted many of the past years to researching and understanding it, as part of her coaching and community leadership. Of course, as a true multipotentialite, that followed on from studying engineering, working in IT, being a high school math teacher, working in administration and finance, and becoming an entrepreneur, not to mention a busy mom of two teenage boys. 

Like many of our guests, she is set up on Substack, so reach out to her there, find her on YouTube at The Cheerful Mind, and if you want to go deeper, you can contribute to The Accomplishment Project by filling out the Contribute to the Project form on the website.

Apryl is gathering data and stories regarding accomplishment, productivity, mindset, and what it takes to actually get stuff done. You don’t have to know exactly how you want to contribute - just share what excites you most right now!

How to Contact Apryl

The Accomplishment Project, Apryl on Substack
The Cheerful Mind, Apryl's YouTube channel
The Cheerful Mind on Instagram
The Accomplishment Project podcast
Contribute to the Project
Send an email: apryl at thecheerfulmind.com


---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No What Does "Completion" Mean to Multipotentialites? with Becca Campbell 118 118 What Does "Completion" Mean to Multipotentialites? with Becca Campbell full 572529f5-9333-43da-9d26-bb9da6772975 https://themultipod.com/episodes/what-does-completion-mean-to-multipotentialites-with-becca-campbell The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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"I haven't lived a less-full life because I don't complete every single thing I start."


Last month I was fortunate to be able to attend Camp Indie, for the fourth time!, to meet lots of new folks, to meet people in person for the first time, and of course to see old friends again as well.

One of those is Becca Campbell, who I've now seen three times in the past year! Becca was at Camp in 2024, then the Everything Conference, and here we are in the same time and place again in 2025. 

Result: We're not missing this chance to record a podcast episode together, in person. 

It's one of those moments where we go in not necessarily knowing what we want to chat about, or what the outcome or objective will be, but simply doing something because we can. 

Fortunately, I've been putting together a spreadsheet of topics and discussion ideas that are of particular pertinence to multipotentialites, to help steer conversations in a certain direction. You can find said spreadsheet here, and I'm sure it will give you some inspiration for what you'd like to talk about when you come on the show😉 

Becca and I zeroed in on this question of "completion." What does that concept mean to multipotentialites? How are different projects and interests approached, maintained, and sometimes left unfinished? How do we feel about that? Are we guided by the normalized concept of completion in the sense of, "when you start something, you should finish it"?

I think it's pretty easy to say the answer to that is, "no," but of course it can't be that simple. Multipods still struggle with starting things, finishing things, circling back to things, and trying to make sense of it all, particularly with how we feel about all that. There's a balance required between perseverance and letting go that is of a prescient nature to us.

Becca shares her personal experiences and perspectives on balancing various interests, her ongoing writing projects, and the concept of 'completion' in her life. I found it particularly poignant learning about her experience in completing college and how that process shaped her, and then more recently, her approach to writing a book about traveling with a neurodivergent family. These experiences highlight the importance of giving oneself space to grow and revisit projects.

Becca is active on Substack, and to connect with her, follow her projects and explore these ideas and more, it's the best place to go. That makes a few guests already who are set up on this platform (don't forget to check out Ross and Eric as well), so there may be something to Substack that works for multipotentialites!

How to Contact Becca

Becca on Substack
Coming soon: BLC Travels on Substack
Send an email: (matchingsweaters at gmail.com)


---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


]]> The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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"I haven't lived a less-full life because I don't complete every single thing I start."


Last month I was fortunate to be able to attend Camp Indie, for the fourth time!, to meet lots of new folks, to meet people in person for the first time, and of course to see old friends again as well.

One of those is Becca Campbell, who I've now seen three times in the past year! Becca was at Camp in 2024, then the Everything Conference, and here we are in the same time and place again in 2025. 

Result: We're not missing this chance to record a podcast episode together, in person. 

It's one of those moments where we go in not necessarily knowing what we want to chat about, or what the outcome or objective will be, but simply doing something because we can. 

Fortunately, I've been putting together a spreadsheet of topics and discussion ideas that are of particular pertinence to multipotentialites, to help steer conversations in a certain direction. You can find said spreadsheet here, and I'm sure it will give you some inspiration for what you'd like to talk about when you come on the show😉 

Becca and I zeroed in on this question of "completion." What does that concept mean to multipotentialites? How are different projects and interests approached, maintained, and sometimes left unfinished? How do we feel about that? Are we guided by the normalized concept of completion in the sense of, "when you start something, you should finish it"?

I think it's pretty easy to say the answer to that is, "no," but of course it can't be that simple. Multipods still struggle with starting things, finishing things, circling back to things, and trying to make sense of it all, particularly with how we feel about all that. There's a balance required between perseverance and letting go that is of a prescient nature to us.

Becca shares her personal experiences and perspectives on balancing various interests, her ongoing writing projects, and the concept of 'completion' in her life. I found it particularly poignant learning about her experience in completing college and how that process shaped her, and then more recently, her approach to writing a book about traveling with a neurodivergent family. These experiences highlight the importance of giving oneself space to grow and revisit projects.

Becca is active on Substack, and to connect with her, follow her projects and explore these ideas and more, it's the best place to go. That makes a few guests already who are set up on this platform (don't forget to check out Ross and Eric as well), so there may be something to Substack that works for multipotentialites!

How to Contact Becca

Becca on Substack
Coming soon: BLC Travels on Substack
Send an email: (matchingsweaters at gmail.com)


---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2025 10:54:05 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2302 The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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"I haven't lived a less-full life because I don't complete every single thing I start."


Last month I was fortunate to be able to attend Camp Indie, for the fourth time!, to meet lots of new folks, to meet people in person for the first time, and of course to see old friends again as well.

One of those is Becca Campbell, who I've now seen three times in the past year! Becca was at Camp in 2024, then the Everything Conference, and here we are in the same time and place again in 2025. 

Result: We're not missing this chance to record a podcast episode together, in person. 

It's one of those moments where we go in not necessarily knowing what we want to chat about, or what the outcome or objective will be, but simply doing something because we can. 

Fortunately, I've been putting together a spreadsheet of topics and discussion ideas that are of particular pertinence to multipotentialites, to help steer conversations in a certain direction. You can find said spreadsheet here, and I'm sure it will give you some inspiration for what you'd like to talk about when you come on the show😉 

Becca and I zeroed in on this question of "completion." What does that concept mean to multipotentialites? How are different projects and interests approached, maintained, and sometimes left unfinished? How do we feel about that? Are we guided by the normalized concept of completion in the sense of, "when you start something, you should finish it"?

I think it's pretty easy to say the answer to that is, "no," but of course it can't be that simple. Multipods still struggle with starting things, finishing things, circling back to things, and trying to make sense of it all, particularly with how we feel about all that. There's a balance required between perseverance and letting go that is of a prescient nature to us.

Becca shares her personal experiences and perspectives on balancing various interests, her ongoing writing projects, and the concept of 'completion' in her life. I found it particularly poignant learning about her experience in completing college and how that process shaped her, and then more recently, her approach to writing a book about traveling with a neurodivergent family. These experiences highlight the importance of giving oneself space to grow and revisit projects.

Becca is active on Substack, and to connect with her, follow her projects and explore these ideas and more, it's the best place to go. That makes a few guests already who are set up on this platform (don't forget to check out Ross and Eric as well), so there may be something to Substack that works for multipotentialites!

How to Contact Becca

Becca on Substack
Coming soon: BLC Travels on Substack
Send an email: (matchingsweaters at gmail.com)


---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


]]> Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No What It's Like to Emerge From a Cult, with Gerette Buglion 117 117 What It's Like to Emerge From a Cult, with Gerette Buglion full 93177270-d124-4e06-81b3-04cb59f4f004 https://themultipod.com/episodes/what-its-like-to-emerge-from-a-cult-with-gerette-buglion The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Our guest today shares her experience of being 18 years in a cult, and finally getting out of it, which has led her to helping others escape and recover as well. Gerette Buglion is the founder of "Living Cult-Free," a non-profit organization that helps survivors and those close to them emerge from the experience of being in a cult.


She also hosts a podcast of the same name, and the producer of that podcast happens to be our own Vanessa Hennessey! Vanessa joins us as well to talk about her perspective putting stories together for the podcast, and making sure they are told in an honest, authentic and delicate way.


Cults are something far more common than you might think, and they take on all shapes and sizes. It's not just your stereotypical 'retreat from society, eat and dress the same way, follow the leader' stuff. Most cults in fact don't realize they are one. As you can imagine, it's very subversive. 


But Gerette has a very succinct and profound way of describing it: "A cult, or any authoritarian system, is based around the concept that they know and understand you better than you know yourself." They, or typically the leader, think you should trust them more than you trust yourself. 


And that marks the difference between a cult and a genuinely positive, healthy and empathetic group or individual: in a cult, the leader is looking out for their own interests and gain, typically money and power. In a healthy and supportive system, if there even is a leader, they are helping you on your journey of personal growth and understanding, with no personal gain to themselves beyond being happy for you.


It's a fascinating topic that we just start to scratch the surface of, but of course there is the podcast where you can learn much more, and hear some profound personal stories.

So check out Living Cult Free, the podcast, and if this is a topic that particularly speaks to you, be sure to reach out to Gerette, she would love to have that conversation.

How to Contact Gerette

gerettebuglion.com - Gerette's website. Book a free 20 min. call to share your story
Living Cult Free, the podcast
Living Cult Free, the organization - a non-profit organization in support of cult survivors
Send an email: (gerette at gerettebuglion.com)

Gerette and Living Cult Free on:
Instagram (@living_cult_free)
Facebook (@livingcultfree1)

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Our guest today shares her experience of being 18 years in a cult, and finally getting out of it, which has led her to helping others escape and recover as well. Gerette Buglion is the founder of "Living Cult-Free," a non-profit organization that helps survivors and those close to them emerge from the experience of being in a cult.


She also hosts a podcast of the same name, and the producer of that podcast happens to be our own Vanessa Hennessey! Vanessa joins us as well to talk about her perspective putting stories together for the podcast, and making sure they are told in an honest, authentic and delicate way.


Cults are something far more common than you might think, and they take on all shapes and sizes. It's not just your stereotypical 'retreat from society, eat and dress the same way, follow the leader' stuff. Most cults in fact don't realize they are one. As you can imagine, it's very subversive. 


But Gerette has a very succinct and profound way of describing it: "A cult, or any authoritarian system, is based around the concept that they know and understand you better than you know yourself." They, or typically the leader, think you should trust them more than you trust yourself. 


And that marks the difference between a cult and a genuinely positive, healthy and empathetic group or individual: in a cult, the leader is looking out for their own interests and gain, typically money and power. In a healthy and supportive system, if there even is a leader, they are helping you on your journey of personal growth and understanding, with no personal gain to themselves beyond being happy for you.


It's a fascinating topic that we just start to scratch the surface of, but of course there is the podcast where you can learn much more, and hear some profound personal stories.

So check out Living Cult Free, the podcast, and if this is a topic that particularly speaks to you, be sure to reach out to Gerette, she would love to have that conversation.

How to Contact Gerette

gerettebuglion.com - Gerette's website. Book a free 20 min. call to share your story
Living Cult Free, the podcast
Living Cult Free, the organization - a non-profit organization in support of cult survivors
Send an email: (gerette at gerettebuglion.com)

Gerette and Living Cult Free on:
Instagram (@living_cult_free)
Facebook (@livingcultfree1)

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Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

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Our guest today shares her experience of being 18 years in a cult, and finally getting out of it, which has led her to helping others escape and recover as well. Gerette Buglion is the founder of "Living Cult-Free," a non-profit organization that helps survivors and those close to them emerge from the experience of being in a cult.


She also hosts a podcast of the same name, and the producer of that podcast happens to be our own Vanessa Hennessey! Vanessa joins us as well to talk about her perspective putting stories together for the podcast, and making sure they are told in an honest, authentic and delicate way.


Cults are something far more common than you might think, and they take on all shapes and sizes. It's not just your stereotypical 'retreat from society, eat and dress the same way, follow the leader' stuff. Most cults in fact don't realize they are one. As you can imagine, it's very subversive. 


But Gerette has a very succinct and profound way of describing it: "A cult, or any authoritarian system, is based around the concept that they know and understand you better than you know yourself." They, or typically the leader, think you should trust them more than you trust yourself. 


And that marks the difference between a cult and a genuinely positive, healthy and empathetic group or individual: in a cult, the leader is looking out for their own interests and gain, typically money and power. In a healthy and supportive system, if there even is a leader, they are helping you on your journey of personal growth and understanding, with no personal gain to themselves beyond being happy for you.


It's a fascinating topic that we just start to scratch the surface of, but of course there is the podcast where you can learn much more, and hear some profound personal stories.

So check out Living Cult Free, the podcast, and if this is a topic that particularly speaks to you, be sure to reach out to Gerette, she would love to have that conversation.

How to Contact Gerette

gerettebuglion.com - Gerette's website. Book a free 20 min. call to share your story
Living Cult Free, the podcast
Living Cult Free, the organization - a non-profit organization in support of cult survivors
Send an email: (gerette at gerettebuglion.com)

Gerette and Living Cult Free on:
Instagram (@living_cult_free)
Facebook (@livingcultfree1)

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Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Tell the Story Behind the Thing you Cherish, with Martie McNabb 116 116 Tell the Story Behind the Thing you Cherish, with Martie McNabb full 8eb32090-509e-4196-b007-4e31a97f2a28 https://themultipod.com/episodes/tell-the-story-behind-the-thing-you-cherish-with-martie-mcnabb The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Martie McNabb is my guest today, someone whom i think a lot of our viewers and listeners know, and not just virtually but in person!

Martie is great at getting out to some of the big events over the years that bring people together, including Camp Indie and the Everything Conference of 2024. I was fortunate to see her at both, and then we even met up again about three weeks after the everything conference on her way back to Vermont from a conference in Montreal.

I love when things work out and people can make a detour for a visit, something I always try to do too if I'm travelling.

And connection, community and sharing is the theme of our conversation today. Martie has developed this wonderful idea of people sharing quick, heartfelt stories based around an item of personal significance, often from a loved one or from a poignant memory.

It's called Show and Tale, and Martie uses it to bring people together for anything from team-building events to family reunions or break-the-ice workshops. Ideally it's done in person, but virtually is an option too, and to that end Show and Tale has a counterpart in Martie's fabulous podcast, "Things that Matter."

Things that Matter is more of a one on one conversation, podcast-style, but again with that focus on sharing the stories and memories behind an object.

Remember in the days before digital? Letters in the mail, printed photographs, pen and notebook, ticket stubs and physical maps - Show and Tale takes us back to that emphasis on real, tactile things that we can hold in our hand, that have a scent and texture, and that in turn remind us of a person, a place or an experience.

It's a really neat idea.

Martie tells us all about it here today, and go check out Things That Matter on YouTube or your favourite podcast app to hear more great stories and inspiration.

How to Contact Martie

Things That Matter podcast
Show and Tales YouTube channel
Show and Tale website
Send an email: (info at showandtales.com)

Martie on:
Instagram (@showandtales)
Facebook (@martie.mcnabb)
LinkedIn (@martiemcnabb)

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Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Martie McNabb is my guest today, someone whom i think a lot of our viewers and listeners know, and not just virtually but in person!

Martie is great at getting out to some of the big events over the years that bring people together, including Camp Indie and the Everything Conference of 2024. I was fortunate to see her at both, and then we even met up again about three weeks after the everything conference on her way back to Vermont from a conference in Montreal.

I love when things work out and people can make a detour for a visit, something I always try to do too if I'm travelling.

And connection, community and sharing is the theme of our conversation today. Martie has developed this wonderful idea of people sharing quick, heartfelt stories based around an item of personal significance, often from a loved one or from a poignant memory.

It's called Show and Tale, and Martie uses it to bring people together for anything from team-building events to family reunions or break-the-ice workshops. Ideally it's done in person, but virtually is an option too, and to that end Show and Tale has a counterpart in Martie's fabulous podcast, "Things that Matter."

Things that Matter is more of a one on one conversation, podcast-style, but again with that focus on sharing the stories and memories behind an object.

Remember in the days before digital? Letters in the mail, printed photographs, pen and notebook, ticket stubs and physical maps - Show and Tale takes us back to that emphasis on real, tactile things that we can hold in our hand, that have a scent and texture, and that in turn remind us of a person, a place or an experience.

It's a really neat idea.

Martie tells us all about it here today, and go check out Things That Matter on YouTube or your favourite podcast app to hear more great stories and inspiration.

How to Contact Martie

Things That Matter podcast
Show and Tales YouTube channel
Show and Tale website
Send an email: (info at showandtales.com)

Martie on:
Instagram (@showandtales)
Facebook (@martie.mcnabb)
LinkedIn (@martiemcnabb)

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Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

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Martie McNabb is my guest today, someone whom i think a lot of our viewers and listeners know, and not just virtually but in person!

Martie is great at getting out to some of the big events over the years that bring people together, including Camp Indie and the Everything Conference of 2024. I was fortunate to see her at both, and then we even met up again about three weeks after the everything conference on her way back to Vermont from a conference in Montreal.

I love when things work out and people can make a detour for a visit, something I always try to do too if I'm travelling.

And connection, community and sharing is the theme of our conversation today. Martie has developed this wonderful idea of people sharing quick, heartfelt stories based around an item of personal significance, often from a loved one or from a poignant memory.

It's called Show and Tale, and Martie uses it to bring people together for anything from team-building events to family reunions or break-the-ice workshops. Ideally it's done in person, but virtually is an option too, and to that end Show and Tale has a counterpart in Martie's fabulous podcast, "Things that Matter."

Things that Matter is more of a one on one conversation, podcast-style, but again with that focus on sharing the stories and memories behind an object.

Remember in the days before digital? Letters in the mail, printed photographs, pen and notebook, ticket stubs and physical maps - Show and Tale takes us back to that emphasis on real, tactile things that we can hold in our hand, that have a scent and texture, and that in turn remind us of a person, a place or an experience.

It's a really neat idea.

Martie tells us all about it here today, and go check out Things That Matter on YouTube or your favourite podcast app to hear more great stories and inspiration.

How to Contact Martie

Things That Matter podcast
Show and Tales YouTube channel
Show and Tale website
Send an email: (info at showandtales.com)

Martie on:
Instagram (@showandtales)
Facebook (@martie.mcnabb)
LinkedIn (@martiemcnabb)

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!

]]> Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No When Letting Go leads to Magnificent Adventures, with Eric Larson 115 115 When Letting Go leads to Magnificent Adventures, with Eric Larson full 6eb62f80-a993-4cd6-8e57-cf002e4699a3 https://themultipod.com/episodes/when-letting-go-leads-to-magnificent-adventures-with-eric-larson The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Your kids are getting older, moved out or soon to do so, you're divorced and setting up a new life with a new partner. Moving across the continent, and to a new country, no less. You're entering a phase of life full of opportunity, flexibility, change, excitement and a pile of unknowns. 

So many options for a multipotentialite! Where to begin?

Eric Larson's answer is to follow his heart, his instinct and his nose. He embarked a year ago on a journey without many definitive objectives or benchmarks, an entirely new season of life with different commitments and responsibilities. For someone so used to caregiving and community, it's a particularly big change. But Eric is embracing it with calm perspective and an open mind. 

Eric quotes Brené Brown in referring to, as opposed to a "crisis," a "midlife unraveling" - a time for undoing many of the things that defined the most recent phase of life, and building something new. 

It's just that in his case, he's not exactly sure where it will lead him, and what the journey will be like. He's keeping an open mind, not focusing on specific goals, and concentrating on just being in the moment.

Eric's new life in Montréal, Québec is all about sharing observations and forging new connections, in a new language and culture as well. We chat about Québécois French and honouring a language, and how he copes with isolation and distance, while slowly easing into his partner Dan's life and her family.

If you are in a similar phase in life, particularly with kids moving on and a massive change in routine and responsibility; or if you've experienced this already, or can see it coming in the near future: reach out to Eric with your thoughts and perspectives. He would love to hear from you, and compare notes. 

In particular, subscribe to his Substack newsletter, "The Rogue Learner," and watch the journey unfold!


How to Contact Eric

Eric on:
Substack (@theroguelearner)
LinkedIn (@efslarson)

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Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Your kids are getting older, moved out or soon to do so, you're divorced and setting up a new life with a new partner. Moving across the continent, and to a new country, no less. You're entering a phase of life full of opportunity, flexibility, change, excitement and a pile of unknowns. 

So many options for a multipotentialite! Where to begin?

Eric Larson's answer is to follow his heart, his instinct and his nose. He embarked a year ago on a journey without many definitive objectives or benchmarks, an entirely new season of life with different commitments and responsibilities. For someone so used to caregiving and community, it's a particularly big change. But Eric is embracing it with calm perspective and an open mind. 

Eric quotes Brené Brown in referring to, as opposed to a "crisis," a "midlife unraveling" - a time for undoing many of the things that defined the most recent phase of life, and building something new. 

It's just that in his case, he's not exactly sure where it will lead him, and what the journey will be like. He's keeping an open mind, not focusing on specific goals, and concentrating on just being in the moment.

Eric's new life in Montréal, Québec is all about sharing observations and forging new connections, in a new language and culture as well. We chat about Québécois French and honouring a language, and how he copes with isolation and distance, while slowly easing into his partner Dan's life and her family.

If you are in a similar phase in life, particularly with kids moving on and a massive change in routine and responsibility; or if you've experienced this already, or can see it coming in the near future: reach out to Eric with your thoughts and perspectives. He would love to hear from you, and compare notes. 

In particular, subscribe to his Substack newsletter, "The Rogue Learner," and watch the journey unfold!


How to Contact Eric

Eric on:
Substack (@theroguelearner)
LinkedIn (@efslarson)

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

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Your kids are getting older, moved out or soon to do so, you're divorced and setting up a new life with a new partner. Moving across the continent, and to a new country, no less. You're entering a phase of life full of opportunity, flexibility, change, excitement and a pile of unknowns. 

So many options for a multipotentialite! Where to begin?

Eric Larson's answer is to follow his heart, his instinct and his nose. He embarked a year ago on a journey without many definitive objectives or benchmarks, an entirely new season of life with different commitments and responsibilities. For someone so used to caregiving and community, it's a particularly big change. But Eric is embracing it with calm perspective and an open mind. 

Eric quotes Brené Brown in referring to, as opposed to a "crisis," a "midlife unraveling" - a time for undoing many of the things that defined the most recent phase of life, and building something new. 

It's just that in his case, he's not exactly sure where it will lead him, and what the journey will be like. He's keeping an open mind, not focusing on specific goals, and concentrating on just being in the moment.

Eric's new life in Montréal, Québec is all about sharing observations and forging new connections, in a new language and culture as well. We chat about Québécois French and honouring a language, and how he copes with isolation and distance, while slowly easing into his partner Dan's life and her family.

If you are in a similar phase in life, particularly with kids moving on and a massive change in routine and responsibility; or if you've experienced this already, or can see it coming in the near future: reach out to Eric with your thoughts and perspectives. He would love to hear from you, and compare notes. 

In particular, subscribe to his Substack newsletter, "The Rogue Learner," and watch the journey unfold!


How to Contact Eric

Eric on:
Substack (@theroguelearner)
LinkedIn (@efslarson)

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Honouring the Cycle of Seasons in Life, with Charlotte Petit Noble 114 114 Honouring the Cycle of Seasons in Life, with Charlotte Petit Noble full 1d5b08ed-88e0-4eb0-9293-3771a6eb3631 https://themultipod.com/episodes/honouring-the-cycle-of-seasons-in-life The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Charlotte Petit Noble is an entrepreneurial mother and breastfeeding advocate, originally from France but living in the Los Angeles area for about 15 years.

Charlotte's multipotentialite journey includes experiences in marketing, hairstyling and podcasting, before leading to her current focus on supporting breastfeeding mothers through her Instagram and coaching programs, "Breastfeeding by Design."

With two young kids of her own now, this latest business idea makes a lot of sense, and helps Charlotte lean into coaching and educating others, something she's passionate about.

However, after years of pursuing successful projects, only to see her interests change and motivation wane, will it be any different this time?

Charlotte talks about how her perspective on passions, commitments and priorities has itself changed and evolved over the past year or so. That we aren't defined by what we do or how we earn a living, and how our challenge is to recognize when something has run its course, yet giving it enough time and space to do so.

Reach out and talk to Charlotte about her breastfeeding courses and guidance, entrepreneurship, and more!

Charlotte is offering a discount on her flagship program, The MILK Method, to The MultiPod's audience: 50% off!

The discount code is MULTITED for 50% off the Pay-In-Full Option  

https://www.breastfeedingbydesign.com/offers/JtevR5Vv/checkout?coupon_code=MULTITED


Or, use the code MULTITED_2 for 50% off the payment plan (3 months at 59.50 instead of 119 USD)

https://www.breastfeedingbydesign.com/offers/RuubWpM8/checkout?coupon_code=MULTITED_2


*this offer may not be combined with another offer

How to Contact Charlotte

Charlotte on:
Website: breastfeedingbydesign.com
Instagram
LinkedIn
More of her key links

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Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Charlotte Petit Noble is an entrepreneurial mother and breastfeeding advocate, originally from France but living in the Los Angeles area for about 15 years.

Charlotte's multipotentialite journey includes experiences in marketing, hairstyling and podcasting, before leading to her current focus on supporting breastfeeding mothers through her Instagram and coaching programs, "Breastfeeding by Design."

With two young kids of her own now, this latest business idea makes a lot of sense, and helps Charlotte lean into coaching and educating others, something she's passionate about.

However, after years of pursuing successful projects, only to see her interests change and motivation wane, will it be any different this time?

Charlotte talks about how her perspective on passions, commitments and priorities has itself changed and evolved over the past year or so. That we aren't defined by what we do or how we earn a living, and how our challenge is to recognize when something has run its course, yet giving it enough time and space to do so.

Reach out and talk to Charlotte about her breastfeeding courses and guidance, entrepreneurship, and more!

Charlotte is offering a discount on her flagship program, The MILK Method, to The MultiPod's audience: 50% off!

The discount code is MULTITED for 50% off the Pay-In-Full Option  

https://www.breastfeedingbydesign.com/offers/JtevR5Vv/checkout?coupon_code=MULTITED


Or, use the code MULTITED_2 for 50% off the payment plan (3 months at 59.50 instead of 119 USD)

https://www.breastfeedingbydesign.com/offers/RuubWpM8/checkout?coupon_code=MULTITED_2


*this offer may not be combined with another offer

How to Contact Charlotte

Charlotte on:
Website: breastfeedingbydesign.com
Instagram
LinkedIn
More of her key links

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Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 23:50:46 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3084 The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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Charlotte Petit Noble is an entrepreneurial mother and breastfeeding advocate, originally from France but living in the Los Angeles area for about 15 years.

Charlotte's multipotentialite journey includes experiences in marketing, hairstyling and podcasting, before leading to her current focus on supporting breastfeeding mothers through her Instagram and coaching programs, "Breastfeeding by Design."

With two young kids of her own now, this latest business idea makes a lot of sense, and helps Charlotte lean into coaching and educating others, something she's passionate about.

However, after years of pursuing successful projects, only to see her interests change and motivation wane, will it be any different this time?

Charlotte talks about how her perspective on passions, commitments and priorities has itself changed and evolved over the past year or so. That we aren't defined by what we do or how we earn a living, and how our challenge is to recognize when something has run its course, yet giving it enough time and space to do so.

Reach out and talk to Charlotte about her breastfeeding courses and guidance, entrepreneurship, and more!

Charlotte is offering a discount on her flagship program, The MILK Method, to The MultiPod's audience: 50% off!

The discount code is MULTITED for 50% off the Pay-In-Full Option  

https://www.breastfeedingbydesign.com/offers/JtevR5Vv/checkout?coupon_code=MULTITED


Or, use the code MULTITED_2 for 50% off the payment plan (3 months at 59.50 instead of 119 USD)

https://www.breastfeedingbydesign.com/offers/RuubWpM8/checkout?coupon_code=MULTITED_2


*this offer may not be combined with another offer

How to Contact Charlotte

Charlotte on:
Website: breastfeedingbydesign.com
Instagram
LinkedIn
More of her key links

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No North Star Journaling for Profound Change, with Ross 113 113 North Star Journaling for Profound Change, with Ross full c607b74d-64bf-444b-8fbe-430bb5a0bc64 https://themultipod.com/episodes/north-star-journaling-for-profound-change-with-ross The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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My friend Ross joins us today to share his remarkable journey, particularly in the past year, of reasserting control over his health and sense of self.


The catalyst for these transformative changes: journaling. Ross has been a regular journaler for a few years, but leaning into it more recently has had an immense and positive impact on his health, mindset, and overall life balance. Ross developed his own journaling system, called "North Star Journaling," which gives structure and guidance, without a firm set of inflexible rules. Something perfect for multipotentialites who need to adapt and pivot from time to time.


Ross is here today to share the story of those profound changes, almost a new lease on life. It's powerful and inspiring stuff, and if you're feeling in a rut, stuck or otherwise discouraged, Ross' story will give you inspiration and encouragement. We each forge our own path in life, but we can look to the examples of others to help us along the way.


When I set about relaunching The MultiPod under its new format, I knew that Ross was the first guest I wanted on the show. We first met three years ago, and immediately I recognized him as a deeply genuine, real and authentic person, who loves connecting with others. A great example therefore as we embark on the new intentionality of this show.

Reach out and talk to Ross about journaling, weight loss, health and mindfulness, and more!


How to Contact Ross


Ross is building out new online profiles, under the handle "@RossYVR604", with a particular emphasis on Substack. You can sign up for his newsletter there, which includes an audio version, and contact him directly via Substack, or on one of the other platforms.


Ross on:

Substack

TikTok

Instagram

YouTube

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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My friend Ross joins us today to share his remarkable journey, particularly in the past year, of reasserting control over his health and sense of self.


The catalyst for these transformative changes: journaling. Ross has been a regular journaler for a few years, but leaning into it more recently has had an immense and positive impact on his health, mindset, and overall life balance. Ross developed his own journaling system, called "North Star Journaling," which gives structure and guidance, without a firm set of inflexible rules. Something perfect for multipotentialites who need to adapt and pivot from time to time.


Ross is here today to share the story of those profound changes, almost a new lease on life. It's powerful and inspiring stuff, and if you're feeling in a rut, stuck or otherwise discouraged, Ross' story will give you inspiration and encouragement. We each forge our own path in life, but we can look to the examples of others to help us along the way.


When I set about relaunching The MultiPod under its new format, I knew that Ross was the first guest I wanted on the show. We first met three years ago, and immediately I recognized him as a deeply genuine, real and authentic person, who loves connecting with others. A great example therefore as we embark on the new intentionality of this show.

Reach out and talk to Ross about journaling, weight loss, health and mindfulness, and more!


How to Contact Ross


Ross is building out new online profiles, under the handle "@RossYVR604", with a particular emphasis on Substack. You can sign up for his newsletter there, which includes an audio version, and contact him directly via Substack, or on one of the other platforms.


Ross on:

Substack

TikTok

Instagram

YouTube

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 23:44:31 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3616 The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

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My friend Ross joins us today to share his remarkable journey, particularly in the past year, of reasserting control over his health and sense of self.


The catalyst for these transformative changes: journaling. Ross has been a regular journaler for a few years, but leaning into it more recently has had an immense and positive impact on his health, mindset, and overall life balance. Ross developed his own journaling system, called "North Star Journaling," which gives structure and guidance, without a firm set of inflexible rules. Something perfect for multipotentialites who need to adapt and pivot from time to time.


Ross is here today to share the story of those profound changes, almost a new lease on life. It's powerful and inspiring stuff, and if you're feeling in a rut, stuck or otherwise discouraged, Ross' story will give you inspiration and encouragement. We each forge our own path in life, but we can look to the examples of others to help us along the way.


When I set about relaunching The MultiPod under its new format, I knew that Ross was the first guest I wanted on the show. We first met three years ago, and immediately I recognized him as a deeply genuine, real and authentic person, who loves connecting with others. A great example therefore as we embark on the new intentionality of this show.

Reach out and talk to Ross about journaling, weight loss, health and mindfulness, and more!


How to Contact Ross


Ross is building out new online profiles, under the handle "@RossYVR604", with a particular emphasis on Substack. You can sign up for his newsletter there, which includes an audio version, and contact him directly via Substack, or on one of the other platforms.


Ross on:

Substack

TikTok

Instagram

YouTube

---

Find The MultiPod around the internet!


Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.


We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!


Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting


And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!


Quick Edit Podcasts


Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.


And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!


Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com


or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No The MultiPod is Back, With Intention! The Podcast Relaunch 112 112 The MultiPod is Back, With Intention! The Podcast Relaunch full 4b9df703-f223-4042-8f7c-b322a1838a8b https://themultipod.com/episodes/the-multipod-is-back-with-intention-the-podcast-relaunch The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

---
The MultiPod is back, and we've changed.

Discover the new format of our long-running podcast, relaunched with a focus on intention and action.

The MultiPod remains a resource for multipotentialites, a place where we explore topics and themes that get to the heart of this identity and lifestyle.

And we continue to structure our episodes around the stories, offers and gifts of our people: fascinating folks from all walks of life, from around the world, full of inspiration and relatablility.

But, each guest now comes to The MultiPod with a task:

What is (at least) one thing that you would like to connect with somebody about?

It could be their latest business offer, a new rabbit-hole discovery that they want to learn more about, or a long-standing passion that they love to share with others.

Each guest is looking for contact, conversation, feedback and ultimately, connection: the chance to have a meaningful exchange with someone, that goes beyond a like, a share or a sale.

That means that for you, the listener, you now have a call to action as well:

If there is something you hear from our guests that piques your interest, that you would love to converse with them about, reach out!

Send them a message or an email. Follow up and schedule a call. Now you know that they exist; let them know that you're out there too!

---
Ok, let's move to the 1st person now: I'm excited to bring The MultiPod back with this renewed vigour and intentionality. It's something I've been stewing on for months, and in true multipotentialite fashion, it needed to find its time and place to become reality. Now, the moment feels right and I'm glad to be back underway.

I will always be thankful to the Puttyverse and Joel Zaslovsky for the tremendous support and encouragement since we started the podcast in January of 2018. Although The MultiPod now shifts away from the Putty umbrella to become something independent and standalone, there will always be strong links and connections to the community. Just not in a formal way. Thank you to Joel for your support in this new direction.

The MultiPod has always intentionally been a team effort, since Day 1, and so it is a strange yet exciting feeling to bring it under a more personalized banner. But my thanks to the many people who have contributed over the past 7+ years: the many guests, guest-hosts, and of course our founding team, Sandrine, Michael and Sara.

But particularly, thanks to Vanessa Hennessey who has been the steady and joyful co-host for so many years. Vanessa will still be around I'm sure, we hope to hear your voice again in an episode whenever it works out. You'll always have a chair here behind the microphone.

Thanks everyone for listening, and watching. You can catch our new episodes coming out on the 1st and 15th of every month, on YouTube and in your favourite podcast app.

---
The MultiPod also now has a renewed presence online!

Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.

We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!

Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting

And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!

Quick Edit Podcasts

Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.

And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!

Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com

or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

---
The MultiPod is back, and we've changed.

Discover the new format of our long-running podcast, relaunched with a focus on intention and action.

The MultiPod remains a resource for multipotentialites, a place where we explore topics and themes that get to the heart of this identity and lifestyle.

And we continue to structure our episodes around the stories, offers and gifts of our people: fascinating folks from all walks of life, from around the world, full of inspiration and relatablility.

But, each guest now comes to The MultiPod with a task:

What is (at least) one thing that you would like to connect with somebody about?

It could be their latest business offer, a new rabbit-hole discovery that they want to learn more about, or a long-standing passion that they love to share with others.

Each guest is looking for contact, conversation, feedback and ultimately, connection: the chance to have a meaningful exchange with someone, that goes beyond a like, a share or a sale.

That means that for you, the listener, you now have a call to action as well:

If there is something you hear from our guests that piques your interest, that you would love to converse with them about, reach out!

Send them a message or an email. Follow up and schedule a call. Now you know that they exist; let them know that you're out there too!

---
Ok, let's move to the 1st person now: I'm excited to bring The MultiPod back with this renewed vigour and intentionality. It's something I've been stewing on for months, and in true multipotentialite fashion, it needed to find its time and place to become reality. Now, the moment feels right and I'm glad to be back underway.

I will always be thankful to the Puttyverse and Joel Zaslovsky for the tremendous support and encouragement since we started the podcast in January of 2018. Although The MultiPod now shifts away from the Putty umbrella to become something independent and standalone, there will always be strong links and connections to the community. Just not in a formal way. Thank you to Joel for your support in this new direction.

The MultiPod has always intentionally been a team effort, since Day 1, and so it is a strange yet exciting feeling to bring it under a more personalized banner. But my thanks to the many people who have contributed over the past 7+ years: the many guests, guest-hosts, and of course our founding team, Sandrine, Michael and Sara.

But particularly, thanks to Vanessa Hennessey who has been the steady and joyful co-host for so many years. Vanessa will still be around I'm sure, we hope to hear your voice again in an episode whenever it works out. You'll always have a chair here behind the microphone.

Thanks everyone for listening, and watching. You can catch our new episodes coming out on the 1st and 15th of every month, on YouTube and in your favourite podcast app.

---
The MultiPod also now has a renewed presence online!

Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.

We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!

Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting

And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!

Quick Edit Podcasts

Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.

And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!

Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com

or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> Thu, 15 May 2025 23:37:01 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 1319 The MultiPod is now also on video! You can watch today's episode on YouTube here.

---
The MultiPod is back, and we've changed.

Discover the new format of our long-running podcast, relaunched with a focus on intention and action.

The MultiPod remains a resource for multipotentialites, a place where we explore topics and themes that get to the heart of this identity and lifestyle.

And we continue to structure our episodes around the stories, offers and gifts of our people: fascinating folks from all walks of life, from around the world, full of inspiration and relatablility.

But, each guest now comes to The MultiPod with a task:

What is (at least) one thing that you would like to connect with somebody about?

It could be their latest business offer, a new rabbit-hole discovery that they want to learn more about, or a long-standing passion that they love to share with others.

Each guest is looking for contact, conversation, feedback and ultimately, connection: the chance to have a meaningful exchange with someone, that goes beyond a like, a share or a sale.

That means that for you, the listener, you now have a call to action as well:

If there is something you hear from our guests that piques your interest, that you would love to converse with them about, reach out!

Send them a message or an email. Follow up and schedule a call. Now you know that they exist; let them know that you're out there too!

---
Ok, let's move to the 1st person now: I'm excited to bring The MultiPod back with this renewed vigour and intentionality. It's something I've been stewing on for months, and in true multipotentialite fashion, it needed to find its time and place to become reality. Now, the moment feels right and I'm glad to be back underway.

I will always be thankful to the Puttyverse and Joel Zaslovsky for the tremendous support and encouragement since we started the podcast in January of 2018. Although The MultiPod now shifts away from the Putty umbrella to become something independent and standalone, there will always be strong links and connections to the community. Just not in a formal way. Thank you to Joel for your support in this new direction.

The MultiPod has always intentionally been a team effort, since Day 1, and so it is a strange yet exciting feeling to bring it under a more personalized banner. But my thanks to the many people who have contributed over the past 7+ years: the many guests, guest-hosts, and of course our founding team, Sandrine, Michael and Sara.

But particularly, thanks to Vanessa Hennessey who has been the steady and joyful co-host for so many years. Vanessa will still be around I'm sure, we hope to hear your voice again in an episode whenever it works out. You'll always have a chair here behind the microphone.

Thanks everyone for listening, and watching. You can catch our new episodes coming out on the 1st and 15th of every month, on YouTube and in your favourite podcast app.

---
The MultiPod also now has a renewed presence online!

Visit our new website, www.themultipod.com, for more show info, and our entire archive of 111 full episodes, plus bonus episodes and the Everything Conference miniseries.

We also have a new guest application form, where you can send in your ideas for topics and who you would like to meet, and we'll set a recording date!

Meanwhile, I'll be posting clips and updated on Instagram, @tedcraggpodcasting

And, The MultiPod now has a sponsor!

Quick Edit Podcasts

Yes, this is my own podcast production business. But I owe everything to The MultiPod for giving me that foundation in skills and experience in podcasting. Quick Edit Podcasts provides on-demand audio and video production, ideal for one-off episodes, when you don't have time (or feel like) doing the editing yourself.

And we love to produce short-form podcasts, miniseries, seasonal podcasts and other projects that are ideally suited for busy, multitasking multipotentialites!

Visit the website to learn more: www.quickeditpodcasts.com

or book a free 15-minute Quick Call and let's chat about your podcasting idea!


This podcast is a proud member of the Bold Departure Network, a collection of podcasts for those craving an authentic and unconventional life, on their own terms. Discover more of our shows at bolddeparturenetwork.com

]]> Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No ETC series, EP. 17 - Conclusion: Reflections, Calls to Action, Next Steps ETC series, EP. 17 - Conclusion: Reflections, Calls to Action, Next Steps bonus 90111fb5-394e-4a81-af3e-33b8329bc4b0 https://themultipod.com/episodes/etc-series-ep-17-conclusion-reflections-calls-to-action-next-steps Our podcast miniseries comes to an end, with some reflection on the Everything Conference experience, takeaways, calls to action and next steps.

With all the business and routine of getting back to every day life, the Everything Conference may feel like a mirage, a fantasy. Did that really happen? Did I dream it? Or in truth, did it just go by too fast and I didn't take the time to appreciate it? I think I can honestly say that not only have these worries not come true, I feel like we're all actively ensuring that the ETC 2024 is still alive and well. Message threads remain active, online and real life events and get-togethers are being planned, and projects are being discussed, all in that wave of momentum and enthusiasm.  

I review the various conversations of this series, each with distinct angles and perspectives on both the ETC weekend, and multipotentiality in general. My thanks to the friends who sat down with me, either in person or virtually, to share their thoughts:  Thomas Beutel,  Christine Lozada,  Rachel Blanford,  Joel Zaslofsky,  Alyson Wagner,  Heather Ussery-Knight,  Tomoko Ito,  Lindsay Gordon and  Ned Andrew Solomon. There are so many other people I want to talk to, and many I couldn't get into this miniseries. So let's keep that momentum going, podcast-style. Like Alyson said, the door is always open, and let's not dwell on our standardized perception of "time." You could be listening to this 6 months from now or beyond, but if you want to share your story here on 

The MultiPod, please don't hesitate to reach out, if I haven't done so already!   There have been numerous "calls to action" in this series, so I think it's best to recall and highlight them here, all at once. 

  1.  Go out there and meet people, nothing compares to meeting folks in person 
  2.  Reach out to the guests here, follow and support them, as well as all the members of our extended community 
  3.  Join the Puttyverse! It is such a positive and resourceful community for multipotentialites 
  4.  Visit Minneapolis-Saint Paul: I hope after this series you have a sense of what the metro area is like, and how much there is to see and do 
  5.  Send me your feedback on this miniseries, and The MultiPod in general: what else would you like to hear? What topics, themes or advice would be interesting and useful going forward? 
  6.  Start a podcast! Especially a short-form podcast, which may either rejuvenate your love for the medium, or get you started and on your way to years of enjoyment. Don't forget to review the 3-part miniseries on "How to Start a Podcast" that I did with Christine. 
  7.  How can I help you with your podcasting: 

My company, Quick Edit Podcasts, does everything from audio production of various detail to podcast trailer, intro and outro production, transcription editing, coaching and direction, and short form podcast production. It is an on-demand service, so order as much as you need, when you need it, with the pricing up-front and no hidden costs.

Visit quickeditpodcasts.com to learn more, book a free call, or send me an email at ted@quickeditpodcasts.com This brings to an end our miniseries, The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference, but you will undoubtedly see more episodes coming up before long with some familiar names and voices. They'll likely slot back into the regular episode feed.   My goal was to bring all of us along to the Everything Conference, particularly those who weren't able to make it.   But I've realized just as much in putting this miniseries together that it also brings 

me back to that magical weekend, something I'm very thankful for. And I hope for those of us who were there, you're feeling the same.   The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg   ---- Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, on YouTube, or or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Our podcast miniseries comes to an end, with some reflection on the Everything Conference experience, takeaways, calls to action and next steps.

With all the business and routine of getting back to every day life, the Everything Conference may feel like a mirage, a fantasy. Did that really happen? Did I dream it? Or in truth, did it just go by too fast and I didn't take the time to appreciate it? I think I can honestly say that not only have these worries not come true, I feel like we're all actively ensuring that the ETC 2024 is still alive and well. Message threads remain active, online and real life events and get-togethers are being planned, and projects are being discussed, all in that wave of momentum and enthusiasm.  

I review the various conversations of this series, each with distinct angles and perspectives on both the ETC weekend, and multipotentiality in general. My thanks to the friends who sat down with me, either in person or virtually, to share their thoughts:  Thomas Beutel,  Christine Lozada,  Rachel Blanford,  Joel Zaslofsky,  Alyson Wagner,  Heather Ussery-Knight,  Tomoko Ito,  Lindsay Gordon and  Ned Andrew Solomon. There are so many other people I want to talk to, and many I couldn't get into this miniseries. So let's keep that momentum going, podcast-style. Like Alyson said, the door is always open, and let's not dwell on our standardized perception of "time." You could be listening to this 6 months from now or beyond, but if you want to share your story here on 

The MultiPod, please don't hesitate to reach out, if I haven't done so already!   There have been numerous "calls to action" in this series, so I think it's best to recall and highlight them here, all at once. 

  1.  Go out there and meet people, nothing compares to meeting folks in person 
  2.  Reach out to the guests here, follow and support them, as well as all the members of our extended community 
  3.  Join the Puttyverse! It is such a positive and resourceful community for multipotentialites 
  4.  Visit Minneapolis-Saint Paul: I hope after this series you have a sense of what the metro area is like, and how much there is to see and do 
  5.  Send me your feedback on this miniseries, and The MultiPod in general: what else would you like to hear? What topics, themes or advice would be interesting and useful going forward? 
  6.  Start a podcast! Especially a short-form podcast, which may either rejuvenate your love for the medium, or get you started and on your way to years of enjoyment. Don't forget to review the 3-part miniseries on "How to Start a Podcast" that I did with Christine. 
  7.  How can I help you with your podcasting: 

My company, Quick Edit Podcasts, does everything from audio production of various detail to podcast trailer, intro and outro production, transcription editing, coaching and direction, and short form podcast production. It is an on-demand service, so order as much as you need, when you need it, with the pricing up-front and no hidden costs.

Visit quickeditpodcasts.com to learn more, book a free call, or send me an email at ted@quickeditpodcasts.com This brings to an end our miniseries, The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference, but you will undoubtedly see more episodes coming up before long with some familiar names and voices. They'll likely slot back into the regular episode feed.   My goal was to bring all of us along to the Everything Conference, particularly those who weren't able to make it.   But I've realized just as much in putting this miniseries together that it also brings 

me back to that magical weekend, something I'm very thankful for. And I hope for those of us who were there, you're feeling the same.   The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg   ---- Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, on YouTube, or or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Sat, 24 Aug 2024 21:07:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 822 Our podcast miniseries comes to an end, with some reflection on the Everything Conference experience, takeaways, calls to action and next steps. With all the business and routine of getting back to every day life, the Everything Conference may feel... Our podcast miniseries comes to an end, with some reflection on the Everything Conference experience, takeaways, calls to action and next steps. With all the business and routine of getting back to every day life, the Everything Conference may feel... Everything Conference No ETC series, Ep. 16 - A Lifetime of Changes, Surprises and Pivots, with Ned Andrew Solomon ETC series, Ep. 16 - A Lifetime of Changes, Surprises and Pivots, with Ned Andrew Solomon bonus 9bc6768f-71d3-4c64-8649-108f2f324669 https://themultipod.com/episodes/etc-series-ep-16-a-lifetime-of-changes-surprises-and-pivots-with-ned-andrew-solomon Our initial ETC series comes to a conclusion with a conversation with the one and only Ned Andrew Solomon, whose life is a wonderful example to multipotentialites, and who was a delightful addition to the Everything Conference.   Ned came with his wife Gina Lynette, a familiar friend to those of us in the Puttyverse and/or at the first ETC. It was an easy ask to get Ned Andrew to come along to this year's conference.   Once we get past some initial existentialist comparison regarding our names, we quickly get into Ned's winding path of interest jobs, make-ends-meet jobs, and ultimately a great Einstein job that gave the family stability and security, while allowing him time and resources to pursue interests like writing and visual art, but his greatest passion is music. Something we both share.   This conversation alone was fun to geek out on some of our favourite recording artists and inspirations, including a few from Canada, and if you're a fan of folk rock, jazz rock, prog rock and more, you'll be hooked right in, just like a great Walter Becker/Donald Fagen chord progression.   We cover: 

  •  What brought Ned from New York City to Nashville, via Baltimore, and the many twists along the way 
  •  The idea of how although multipotentialites have many interests and even passions, often there's one or two that stand out and stick throughout our lives 
  •  The music scene in Nashville, and whether local audiences prefer to hear original material or good cover bands 
  •  Meeting so many intelligent, creative and welcoming people at the ETC 

  Tips include: 

  •  Advice for getting back into old passions, and picking up where you left off 
  •  Finding motivation and purpose in the face of tremendous, life-changing obstacles 
  •  Looking at your life to realize you're a multipotentialite too 

  No matter what he was doing or where life has taken him, including with his recent diagnosis of vascular dementia, Ned has always come back to the music. He's a gifted songwriter and guitarist, but he had to completely reteach himself guitar just over the past year or so.   It's hard to imagine the shock and frustration of not being able to remember lyrics, chord shapes or fingering, things you've done your whole life.   Fortunately, Ned and Gina found a surprising solution that's got him back on track, playing writing and even recording, and we share some of his music here in this episode.   Encouragement links:   nedandrewsolomon.com Ned Andrew Solomon on YouTube Blue Night Blue, the full track (excerpt at the end of this episode)  The Legacy Music Project, Ned's gift of song A Step Along the Way, Ned's LP album from 2012   Photo Credit: Vanessa Tharp   The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg   ---- Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, on YouTube, or or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Our initial ETC series comes to a conclusion with a conversation with the one and only Ned Andrew Solomon, whose life is a wonderful example to multipotentialites, and who was a delightful addition to the Everything Conference.   Ned came with his wife Gina Lynette, a familiar friend to those of us in the Puttyverse and/or at the first ETC. It was an easy ask to get Ned Andrew to come along to this year's conference.   Once we get past some initial existentialist comparison regarding our names, we quickly get into Ned's winding path of interest jobs, make-ends-meet jobs, and ultimately a great Einstein job that gave the family stability and security, while allowing him time and resources to pursue interests like writing and visual art, but his greatest passion is music. Something we both share.   This conversation alone was fun to geek out on some of our favourite recording artists and inspirations, including a few from Canada, and if you're a fan of folk rock, jazz rock, prog rock and more, you'll be hooked right in, just like a great Walter Becker/Donald Fagen chord progression.   We cover: 

  •  What brought Ned from New York City to Nashville, via Baltimore, and the many twists along the way 
  •  The idea of how although multipotentialites have many interests and even passions, often there's one or two that stand out and stick throughout our lives 
  •  The music scene in Nashville, and whether local audiences prefer to hear original material or good cover bands 
  •  Meeting so many intelligent, creative and welcoming people at the ETC 

  Tips include: 

  •  Advice for getting back into old passions, and picking up where you left off 
  •  Finding motivation and purpose in the face of tremendous, life-changing obstacles 
  •  Looking at your life to realize you're a multipotentialite too 

  No matter what he was doing or where life has taken him, including with his recent diagnosis of vascular dementia, Ned has always come back to the music. He's a gifted songwriter and guitarist, but he had to completely reteach himself guitar just over the past year or so.   It's hard to imagine the shock and frustration of not being able to remember lyrics, chord shapes or fingering, things you've done your whole life.   Fortunately, Ned and Gina found a surprising solution that's got him back on track, playing writing and even recording, and we share some of his music here in this episode.   Encouragement links:   nedandrewsolomon.com Ned Andrew Solomon on YouTube Blue Night Blue, the full track (excerpt at the end of this episode)  The Legacy Music Project, Ned's gift of song A Step Along the Way, Ned's LP album from 2012   Photo Credit: Vanessa Tharp   The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg   ---- Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, on YouTube, or or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 14:12:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2370 Our initial ETC series comes to a conclusion with a conversation with the one and only Ned Andrew Solomon, whose life is a wonderful example to multipotentialites, and who was a delightful addition to the .   Ned came with his wife Gina Lynette,... Our initial ETC series comes to a conclusion with a conversation with the one and only Ned Andrew Solomon, whose life is a wonderful example to multipotentialites, and who was a delightful addition to the .   Ned came with his wife Gina Lynette,... Everything Conference,Ned Andrew Solomon No ETC series, Ep. 15 - When You Don't Have to Explain Who You Are, with Lindsay Gordon ETC series, Ep. 15 - When You Don't Have to Explain Who You Are, with Lindsay Gordon bonus 6d5b7353-df81-454b-8e64-f03140a59c4c https://themultipod.com/episodes/etc-series-ep-15-when-you-dont-have-to-explain-who-you-are-with-lindsay-gordon Little did I know that just a couple weeks before the Everything Conference, Lindsay Gordon herself was in Montreal for a visit, just up the road from my little town. So our conversation today launches straight into the French language, the experience of English speakers when visiting (particularly the different experience between Americans and English Canadians when in Montreal), and how the French in Québec is different from that in France.   And Lindsay in fact spent a year in Belgium way back when, who have their own dialectical differences.   That was just the prelude to our conversation. I do a quick run down of Lindsay's various experiences, jobs and projects, going by the fabulous multipotentialite-friendly About page on her website. This starts about 9 minutes in, if you want to bookmark it. Let's just say, it's all over the place, and it's amazing.   So what happens when someone like Lindsay, who is grudgingly accustomed to deflecting and explaining her life choices to those who love to critique, gets to an Everything Conference, surrounded by people with a similar life story?   You don't have to explain. Just be.   We cover: 

  •  Whether Lindsay's career coaching business is marketed towards multipotentialites, or if they simply gravitate her way 
  •  We're at a solid, running theme now of folks finding a second wind for those interests and projects they had set aside, or even forgotten about, but which now feel reenergized thanks to this weekend 
  •  Publishing a book, or a short-form podcast, and how that gives you an anchor for your brand and identity for years 
  •  The thought that Las Vegas, Lindsay's adopted home town, might just be a perfect place for multipotentialites, and a place we should consider for a future group meetup 

  Tips include: 

  •  How to integrate two completely unrelated interests into one business, or at least a regular schedule 
  •  Creative ideas on promoting a major project, in Lindsay's case her book, to stand out and have fun simultaneously 
  •  Learning what's "Right for You" and making decisions that bring us happiness, fulfillment and a healthy work life balance 

  To celebrate the book launch in 2022, Lindsay came up with the idea of doing a YouTube live stream, telethon-style, where people could actually call in with special pledges, the milestones of which would be celebrated by a change of outfits. It's original and hilarious, and veterans of the first Everything Conference, the first Camp Indie, and many other similar events will recognize a familiar face in the background!   Encouragement links: A Life of Options, Lindsay's career coaching business Lindsay's About page, a case study for multipotentialites Lindsay on LinkedIn "Right for You," the book (Amazon) The YouTube live stream that launched the book   Photo credit: Lindsay Gordon   The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg   ---- Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, on YouTube, or or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Little did I know that just a couple weeks before the Everything Conference, Lindsay Gordon herself was in Montreal for a visit, just up the road from my little town. So our conversation today launches straight into the French language, the experience of English speakers when visiting (particularly the different experience between Americans and English Canadians when in Montreal), and how the French in Québec is different from that in France.   And Lindsay in fact spent a year in Belgium way back when, who have their own dialectical differences.   That was just the prelude to our conversation. I do a quick run down of Lindsay's various experiences, jobs and projects, going by the fabulous multipotentialite-friendly About page on her website. This starts about 9 minutes in, if you want to bookmark it. Let's just say, it's all over the place, and it's amazing.   So what happens when someone like Lindsay, who is grudgingly accustomed to deflecting and explaining her life choices to those who love to critique, gets to an Everything Conference, surrounded by people with a similar life story?   You don't have to explain. Just be.   We cover: 

  •  Whether Lindsay's career coaching business is marketed towards multipotentialites, or if they simply gravitate her way 
  •  We're at a solid, running theme now of folks finding a second wind for those interests and projects they had set aside, or even forgotten about, but which now feel reenergized thanks to this weekend 
  •  Publishing a book, or a short-form podcast, and how that gives you an anchor for your brand and identity for years 
  •  The thought that Las Vegas, Lindsay's adopted home town, might just be a perfect place for multipotentialites, and a place we should consider for a future group meetup 

  Tips include: 

  •  How to integrate two completely unrelated interests into one business, or at least a regular schedule 
  •  Creative ideas on promoting a major project, in Lindsay's case her book, to stand out and have fun simultaneously 
  •  Learning what's "Right for You" and making decisions that bring us happiness, fulfillment and a healthy work life balance 

  To celebrate the book launch in 2022, Lindsay came up with the idea of doing a YouTube live stream, telethon-style, where people could actually call in with special pledges, the milestones of which would be celebrated by a change of outfits. It's original and hilarious, and veterans of the first Everything Conference, the first Camp Indie, and many other similar events will recognize a familiar face in the background!   Encouragement links: A Life of Options, Lindsay's career coaching business Lindsay's About page, a case study for multipotentialites Lindsay on LinkedIn "Right for You," the book (Amazon) The YouTube live stream that launched the book   Photo credit: Lindsay Gordon   The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg   ---- Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, on YouTube, or or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:57:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2179 Little did I know that just a couple weeks before the , Lindsay Gordon herself was in Montreal for a visit, just up the road from my little town. So our conversation today launches straight into the French language, the experience of English... Little did I know that just a couple weeks before the , Lindsay Gordon herself was in Montreal for a visit, just up the road from my little town. So our conversation today launches straight into the French language, the experience of English... Everything Conference,Lindsay Gordon No ETC series, Ep. 14 - Exploring Cultural Differences in Multipotentiality: The Japanese Perspective, with Tomoko Ito ETC series, Ep. 14 - Exploring Cultural Differences in Multipotentiality: The Japanese Perspective, with Tomoko Ito bonus 3a8d18ee-9d98-4b61-93c5-2efe90e87a0b https://themultipod.com/episodes/etc-series-ep-14-exploring-cultural-differences-in-multipotentiality-the-japanese-perspective-with-tomoko-ito I crossed paths with Tomoko Ito at the Everything Conference, but not as much as I had hoped to, so The MultiPod comes to the rescue again with a chance to follow up with each other and record a conversation.   Tomoko is now back home in the LA area, where she maintains strong connections to her native Japan. I wasn't aware that she is a business coach for Japanese multipotentialites, which raised some interesting questions and curiosity about how multipotentiality is viewed and understood in Japan, if there are strong cultural differences between Japan and North America, at least, and how people adapt over there.   Tomoko is very well-placed to observe the contrasts on either side of the Pacific ocean, and we dove right into it (after another quick shout out to the brag bags and their lasting impact).   We cover: 

  •  Is there as much pressure in Japan as anywhere else to specialize and commit to that one career 
  •  How we each pursue our multiple interests, and the fact that it doesn't always have to be for money 
  •  Poetry and baking as a couple activities Tomoko's pursued in the last little while, regardless of there being any money involved in it 
  •  Toying with an idea for a YouTube channel that does virtual tours of the world, via Google Maps, Streetview etc. If you caught Episode 3 of this series where I showed some of the neighbourhoods and highlights of Minneapolis and St Paul, you'll get an idea of what it would be like 

  Tips include: 

  •  Considering the side-hustle approach to gain anything from extra income to skills and experience 
  •  Letting go of the pressure to make money from your interests can be a tremendous release, if it makes sense to do so 
  •  The benefits of the Offers & Needs exchange, which remains something available to all, not just those who were there at the in-person networking session 
  •  Setting yourself up for success, but equally only starting a project from a place of fun and enjoyment 

  On the subject of Offers & Needs, as I said to Tomoko, if it's something you'd like to organize for your own community or network, I'm happy to help give you some direction and overview as to how it works. Just send me an email at ted@quickeditpodcasts.com   Encouragement links:   tomokoito.com Tomoko on Instagram   Photo credit: Jeff Brumley   The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg   ---- Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, on YouTube, or or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> I crossed paths with Tomoko Ito at the Everything Conference, but not as much as I had hoped to, so The MultiPod comes to the rescue again with a chance to follow up with each other and record a conversation.   Tomoko is now back home in the LA area, where she maintains strong connections to her native Japan. I wasn't aware that she is a business coach for Japanese multipotentialites, which raised some interesting questions and curiosity about how multipotentiality is viewed and understood in Japan, if there are strong cultural differences between Japan and North America, at least, and how people adapt over there.   Tomoko is very well-placed to observe the contrasts on either side of the Pacific ocean, and we dove right into it (after another quick shout out to the brag bags and their lasting impact).   We cover: 

  •  Is there as much pressure in Japan as anywhere else to specialize and commit to that one career 
  •  How we each pursue our multiple interests, and the fact that it doesn't always have to be for money 
  •  Poetry and baking as a couple activities Tomoko's pursued in the last little while, regardless of there being any money involved in it 
  •  Toying with an idea for a YouTube channel that does virtual tours of the world, via Google Maps, Streetview etc. If you caught Episode 3 of this series where I showed some of the neighbourhoods and highlights of Minneapolis and St Paul, you'll get an idea of what it would be like 

  Tips include: 

  •  Considering the side-hustle approach to gain anything from extra income to skills and experience 
  •  Letting go of the pressure to make money from your interests can be a tremendous release, if it makes sense to do so 
  •  The benefits of the Offers & Needs exchange, which remains something available to all, not just those who were there at the in-person networking session 
  •  Setting yourself up for success, but equally only starting a project from a place of fun and enjoyment 

  On the subject of Offers & Needs, as I said to Tomoko, if it's something you'd like to organize for your own community or network, I'm happy to help give you some direction and overview as to how it works. Just send me an email at ted@quickeditpodcasts.com   Encouragement links:   tomokoito.com Tomoko on Instagram   Photo credit: Jeff Brumley   The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg   ---- Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, on YouTube, or or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:44:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 1873 I crossed paths with Tomoko Ito at the , but not as much as I had hoped to, so comes to the rescue again with a chance to follow up with each other and record a conversation.   Tomoko is now back home in the LA area, where she maintains strong... I crossed paths with Tomoko Ito at the , but not as much as I had hoped to, so comes to the rescue again with a chance to follow up with each other and record a conversation.   Tomoko is now back home in the LA area, where she maintains strong... Everything Conference,Tomoko Ito No ETC series, Ep. 13 - "Our Presence Liberates Others" - Finding Trust, Empathy and Joy at the ETC, with Heather U-K ETC series, Ep. 13 - "Our Presence Liberates Others" - Finding Trust, Empathy and Joy at the ETC, with Heather U-K bonus ed3be58e-4f87-41e8-8e7c-d25b37da3a82 https://themultipod.com/episodes/etc-series-ep-13-our-presence-liberates-others-finding-trust-empathy-and-joy-at-the-etc-with-heather-u-k I've known Heather U-K for over 7 years, she predates me in the Puttyverse by about a year and a half. She's been on the podcast a couple times, we cross paths in huddles and online Offers & Needs Markets, and various groups and discussions.   In fact, we've "known" each other so long that it almost felt like we had already met! But of course, this was another one of those goosebump moments: seeing Heather herself walk in, right there in front of me. She's taller than I expected!   Heather and I hung out a bit over the course of the weekend, attended a couple workshops together, I showed her over to a fabulous secret coffee shop on Friday before it closed for the weekend (she bought me a latte, cheers).   She was there at pickleball and at the delightful Persian restaurant around the corner from the Mac that Joel introduced us all to. That place almost became a second home by Sunday night.   We decided to wait to record something from back home, another example of making the most of our time in the moment and be present with the people around us. Plus some time to reflect on the weekend and our thoughts therein.   We cover: 

  •  How the ETC has helped us reconnect with past interests 
  •  Getting back into routines and injecting new life into old projects 
  •  The importance of meeting in person for building stronger relationships 
  •  The experience of meeting online first and then maintaining the connection in person, and how that changes a relationship 

  Tips include: 

  •  How to recognize the right level of trust with someone, in a particular moment 
  •  Telling and retelling the story of the ETC to those we see in person, which keeps the experience alive 
  •  How the Everything Conference is helping to break down barriers to momentum and recognize the projects we want to prioritize   

On the outside, it may seem like all those deep connections came together very quickly. But Heather and I reflect on how there's a progression over time towards having deeper conversations. Each relationship has its own levels of trust and comfort, but I think there's also a loving degree of joy and empathy amongst us too.   Encouragement links:   Heather's website, Lizard Dreaming Heather on LinkedIn https://gotfiero.com/writing   Photo credit: Thomas Beutel   The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg   ---- Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, on YouTube, or or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> I've known Heather U-K for over 7 years, she predates me in the Puttyverse by about a year and a half. She's been on the podcast a couple times, we cross paths in huddles and online Offers & Needs Markets, and various groups and discussions.   In fact, we've "known" each other so long that it almost felt like we had already met! But of course, this was another one of those goosebump moments: seeing Heather herself walk in, right there in front of me. She's taller than I expected!   Heather and I hung out a bit over the course of the weekend, attended a couple workshops together, I showed her over to a fabulous secret coffee shop on Friday before it closed for the weekend (she bought me a latte, cheers).   She was there at pickleball and at the delightful Persian restaurant around the corner from the Mac that Joel introduced us all to. That place almost became a second home by Sunday night.   We decided to wait to record something from back home, another example of making the most of our time in the moment and be present with the people around us. Plus some time to reflect on the weekend and our thoughts therein.   We cover: 

  •  How the ETC has helped us reconnect with past interests 
  •  Getting back into routines and injecting new life into old projects 
  •  The importance of meeting in person for building stronger relationships 
  •  The experience of meeting online first and then maintaining the connection in person, and how that changes a relationship 

  Tips include: 

  •  How to recognize the right level of trust with someone, in a particular moment 
  •  Telling and retelling the story of the ETC to those we see in person, which keeps the experience alive 
  •  How the Everything Conference is helping to break down barriers to momentum and recognize the projects we want to prioritize   

On the outside, it may seem like all those deep connections came together very quickly. But Heather and I reflect on how there's a progression over time towards having deeper conversations. Each relationship has its own levels of trust and comfort, but I think there's also a loving degree of joy and empathy amongst us too.   Encouragement links:   Heather's website, Lizard Dreaming Heather on LinkedIn https://gotfiero.com/writing   Photo credit: Thomas Beutel   The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg   ---- Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, on YouTube, or or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:42:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 1983 I've known Heather U-K for over 7 years, she predates me in by about a year and a half. She's been on the a couple times, we cross paths in huddles and online , and various groups and discussions.   In fact, we've "known" each other so long... I've known Heather U-K for over 7 years, she predates me in by about a year and a half. She's been on the a couple times, we cross paths in huddles and online , and various groups and discussions.   In fact, we've "known" each other so long... Everything Conference,Heather Ussery-Knight No ETC series, Ep. 12 - Staying Connected: Nurturing Relationships After the Everything Conference, with Alyson Wagner ETC series, Ep. 12 - Staying Connected: Nurturing Relationships After the Everything Conference, with Alyson Wagner bonus bfb68198-4035-46f3-86d2-916412938be0 https://themultipod.com/episodes/etc-series-ep-12-staying-connected-nurturing-relationships-after-the-everything-conference-with-alyson-wagner Our series switches now a bit to the post-ETC reality: back home, back to regular routines and just trying to preserve as much of that wonderful spirit as possible.   On the plus side, the audio experience will be much better... I was a little disappointed with the quality of the lavalier lapel mics I bought before the conference, they sounded far more muffled and dampened than they should have. Tech and equipment can be a little hit and miss sometimes, but we can just keep testing and learning for the future. My thanks again to Jeff Long for his help and expertise with the audio repair.   Alyson Wagner has been a member of the Puttyverse, but someone I haven't crossed paths with very much, whether digitally or in person. We made a point though to connect after the conference on The MultiPod, and reflect on the shared experience.   Alyson was at the first ETC, and is well-positioned to talk about basking in the warm energy afterwards through texts and notes, and trying to hold onto the momentum and energy after returning home. There are a number of folks she has kept in touch with over the past 5 years, while carrying on with regular responsibilities and routines, not knowing if they would ever meet in person again.   But you have to express a willingness to keep in touch with people met at conferences, and let go of that pressure to communicate frequently.   We cover: 

  •  How being at the 2nd ETC felt like a "reverse family reunion," seeing old friends again in person 
  •  Absorbing so much energy and socializing, and then going back to your room later to thoughtfully process it all 
  •  How physical keepsakes and handwritten notes also go a long way to maintaining connection 
  •  Contrasting the conference experience with everyday life, normal "Chronos time" vs. "Kairos time," where time slows down and has a different perception 

  Tips include: 

  •  The importance of simply keeping doors open to staying in touch 
  •  Alyson's suggestion of creating a scrapbook for the notes she received 
  •  Keeping up with people online and their activities, and actively showing them support 
  •  Embracing the momentum of ideas and enthusiasm for projects, both new and old 

  One great way to keep up with Alyson and what she's up to is her newsletter, Snail Steps, which shares practices for slowing down and creating meaning in life. Alyson helps you find intentional moments to pause and reflect, and encourage others in this practice too.   Encouragement links:   Snail Steps newsletter alysonwagner.com Alyson on Instagram Alyson on LinkedIn   Photo credit: Alyson Wagner   The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg   ---- Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, on YouTube, or or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Our series switches now a bit to the post-ETC reality: back home, back to regular routines and just trying to preserve as much of that wonderful spirit as possible.   On the plus side, the audio experience will be much better... I was a little disappointed with the quality of the lavalier lapel mics I bought before the conference, they sounded far more muffled and dampened than they should have. Tech and equipment can be a little hit and miss sometimes, but we can just keep testing and learning for the future. My thanks again to Jeff Long for his help and expertise with the audio repair.   Alyson Wagner has been a member of the Puttyverse, but someone I haven't crossed paths with very much, whether digitally or in person. We made a point though to connect after the conference on The MultiPod, and reflect on the shared experience.   Alyson was at the first ETC, and is well-positioned to talk about basking in the warm energy afterwards through texts and notes, and trying to hold onto the momentum and energy after returning home. There are a number of folks she has kept in touch with over the past 5 years, while carrying on with regular responsibilities and routines, not knowing if they would ever meet in person again.   But you have to express a willingness to keep in touch with people met at conferences, and let go of that pressure to communicate frequently.   We cover: 

  •  How being at the 2nd ETC felt like a "reverse family reunion," seeing old friends again in person 
  •  Absorbing so much energy and socializing, and then going back to your room later to thoughtfully process it all 
  •  How physical keepsakes and handwritten notes also go a long way to maintaining connection 
  •  Contrasting the conference experience with everyday life, normal "Chronos time" vs. "Kairos time," where time slows down and has a different perception 

  Tips include: 

  •  The importance of simply keeping doors open to staying in touch 
  •  Alyson's suggestion of creating a scrapbook for the notes she received 
  •  Keeping up with people online and their activities, and actively showing them support 
  •  Embracing the momentum of ideas and enthusiasm for projects, both new and old 

  One great way to keep up with Alyson and what she's up to is her newsletter, Snail Steps, which shares practices for slowing down and creating meaning in life. Alyson helps you find intentional moments to pause and reflect, and encourage others in this practice too.   Encouragement links:   Snail Steps newsletter alysonwagner.com Alyson on Instagram Alyson on LinkedIn   Photo credit: Alyson Wagner   The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg   ---- Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, on YouTube, or or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:37:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2111 Our series switches now a bit to the post-ETC reality: back home, back to regular routines and just trying to preserve as much of that wonderful spirit as possible.   On the plus side, the audio experience will be much better... I was a little... Our series switches now a bit to the post-ETC reality: back home, back to regular routines and just trying to preserve as much of that wonderful spirit as possible.   On the plus side, the audio experience will be much better... I was a little... Everything Conference,Alyson Wagner No ETC series, Ep. 11 - Thoughts on the ETC, on the Final Night ETC series, Ep. 11 - Thoughts on the ETC, on the Final Night bonus 14f0f84e-5019-4a6c-92fd-bd8c5f363b42 https://themultipod.com/episodes/etc-series-ep-11-thoughts-on-the-etc-on-the-final-night Today is Sunday, August 4th. The Everything Conference has just come to an end. 

Or, has it?

----

Yes, we are heading home, or on to our next destination, tomorrow. But in this episode of reflection, post-ETC, I sit down in a quiet corner of the University of Minnesota campus, around 10 o'clock at night, crickets chirping and a gentle breeze blowing past, to start the process of reflection. 

One can only comprehend so much, so quickly, after an intense and emotional weekend such as this. But that in turn may be a reason why the Everything Conference spirit will continue in earnest, even though we will no longer be together physically.

Our challenge is to maintain this momentum and connection, and I think the podcast can play a role in helping us achieve that.

But first, enjoy the ambience and quiet calmness of this final evening; a last, live, spontaneous capture of the moment.

There will already be lots more to come: interviews and conversations recorded on-site, ambient sounds and quirky features of Minneapolis, and undoubtedly follow-up recordings over the days ahead, all of which to be shared with you here, on The MultiPod.

Thanks for joining me, and joining us. Believe me when I say, you have been there in spirit.

----

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]]> Today is Sunday, August 4th. The Everything Conference has just come to an end. 

Or, has it?

----

Yes, we are heading home, or on to our next destination, tomorrow. But in this episode of reflection, post-ETC, I sit down in a quiet corner of the University of Minnesota campus, around 10 o'clock at night, crickets chirping and a gentle breeze blowing past, to start the process of reflection. 

One can only comprehend so much, so quickly, after an intense and emotional weekend such as this. But that in turn may be a reason why the Everything Conference spirit will continue in earnest, even though we will no longer be together physically.

Our challenge is to maintain this momentum and connection, and I think the podcast can play a role in helping us achieve that.

But first, enjoy the ambience and quiet calmness of this final evening; a last, live, spontaneous capture of the moment.

There will already be lots more to come: interviews and conversations recorded on-site, ambient sounds and quirky features of Minneapolis, and undoubtedly follow-up recordings over the days ahead, all of which to be shared with you here, on The MultiPod.

Thanks for joining me, and joining us. Believe me when I say, you have been there in spirit.

----

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]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:28:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 606 Today is Sunday, August 4th. The Everything Conference has just come to an end.  Or, has it? ---- Yes, we are heading home, or on to our next destination, tomorrow. But in this episode of reflection, post-ETC, I sit down in a quiet corner of the... Today is Sunday, August 4th. The Everything Conference has just come to an end.  Or, has it? ---- Yes, we are heading home, or on to our next destination, tomorrow. But in this episode of reflection, post-ETC, I sit down in a quiet corner of the... Everything Conference No ETC series, Ep. 10 - From Online to In-Person: How Meeting Face-to-Face Transforms Relationships, with Joel Zaslofsky ETC series, Ep. 10 - From Online to In-Person: How Meeting Face-to-Face Transforms Relationships, with Joel Zaslofsky bonus dbd1d322-9f3a-4353-85cd-d75a5e4c212c https://themultipod.com/episodes/etc-series-ep-10-from-online-to-in-person-how-meeting-face-to-face-transforms-relationships-with-joel-zaslofsky One of the highlights of the Everything Conference for me was to be able to sit down, in person, with Joel Zaslofsky and record a podcast episode together.   We had in fact met already, just over a year ago when he and his wife Melinda came to Montreal, and I popped into town for the better part of a day. We had lunch and explored the city a bit, but it wasn't the best moment to do any recording.   So this time, we made sure to make it happen.   I have Joel to thank for getting me set up in podcasting in the first place, way back in 2017 when I asked him if we could start a podcast for the Puttyverse. Joel had already been podcasting for years at that point, and gave a few of us a crash course in audio editing, podcast hosting setup, planning and structure, all the systems you can imagine. We then launched The MultiPod in January, 2018, and here we are, 6.5 years later, still going strong.   Our theme for today's conversation had to be the Everything Conference itself, and Joel's perspective as one of the hosts and organizers. The ETC came together thanks to the collective efforts of Joel, Cory Huff and Vanessa Tharp, but as the local amongst the three, having highlighted and spearheaded choosing this venue in particular, I was curious to get Joel's take on how it's turned out.   We cover: 

  •  Balancing spontaneity and structure when facilitating events 
  •  Watching joyful experiences and conversations among participants 
  •  Recognizing when things are running smoothly, people are enjoying themselves and it's time to just step back and observe 
  •  Witnessing acts of bravery and vulnerability from attendees 
  •  The scarcity of similar events, and the importance of meeting in person 

  Tips include: 

  •  How to facilitate events 
  •  Getting the right mindset on financial realities, coupled in this case with the lack of focus on making money 
  •  Understanding the time commitment and the extensive preparation required 
  •  How to build an event that allow people to step out of their comfort zones 

  As an introvert, I appreciate yet marvel on how extroverts feed off the energy of people. Can even Joel ever get to overload status? Maybe!   Finally, we talk about finding further opportunities, and the collective effort I think we are all capable of making to organize get-togethers in the future.   For my part, I will state again here and for the record: come visit in Québec! I'm just over an hour outside of Montréal, an hour and a half north of Vermont. We have a spare room, central location and a pool. Come explore, practice your French and say hello!   Encouragement links:   joelzaslofsky.com/ Joel on LinkedIn Information on Offers & Needs Markets, including the Facilitator Guide   My thanks to Jeff Long for his help with audio repair and processing for this episode. You can find him here at Zigzag Along with Deana & Jeff   Photo credit: Joel Zaslofsky   The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg   ---- Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, on YouTube, or or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> One of the highlights of the Everything Conference for me was to be able to sit down, in person, with Joel Zaslofsky and record a podcast episode together.   We had in fact met already, just over a year ago when he and his wife Melinda came to Montreal, and I popped into town for the better part of a day. We had lunch and explored the city a bit, but it wasn't the best moment to do any recording.   So this time, we made sure to make it happen.   I have Joel to thank for getting me set up in podcasting in the first place, way back in 2017 when I asked him if we could start a podcast for the Puttyverse. Joel had already been podcasting for years at that point, and gave a few of us a crash course in audio editing, podcast hosting setup, planning and structure, all the systems you can imagine. We then launched The MultiPod in January, 2018, and here we are, 6.5 years later, still going strong.   Our theme for today's conversation had to be the Everything Conference itself, and Joel's perspective as one of the hosts and organizers. The ETC came together thanks to the collective efforts of Joel, Cory Huff and Vanessa Tharp, but as the local amongst the three, having highlighted and spearheaded choosing this venue in particular, I was curious to get Joel's take on how it's turned out.   We cover: 

  •  Balancing spontaneity and structure when facilitating events 
  •  Watching joyful experiences and conversations among participants 
  •  Recognizing when things are running smoothly, people are enjoying themselves and it's time to just step back and observe 
  •  Witnessing acts of bravery and vulnerability from attendees 
  •  The scarcity of similar events, and the importance of meeting in person 

  Tips include: 

  •  How to facilitate events 
  •  Getting the right mindset on financial realities, coupled in this case with the lack of focus on making money 
  •  Understanding the time commitment and the extensive preparation required 
  •  How to build an event that allow people to step out of their comfort zones 

  As an introvert, I appreciate yet marvel on how extroverts feed off the energy of people. Can even Joel ever get to overload status? Maybe!   Finally, we talk about finding further opportunities, and the collective effort I think we are all capable of making to organize get-togethers in the future.   For my part, I will state again here and for the record: come visit in Québec! I'm just over an hour outside of Montréal, an hour and a half north of Vermont. We have a spare room, central location and a pool. Come explore, practice your French and say hello!   Encouragement links:   joelzaslofsky.com/ Joel on LinkedIn Information on Offers & Needs Markets, including the Facilitator Guide   My thanks to Jeff Long for his help with audio repair and processing for this episode. You can find him here at Zigzag Along with Deana & Jeff   Photo credit: Joel Zaslofsky   The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg   ---- Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, on YouTube, or or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 12:21:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 1493 One of the highlights of the Everything Conference for me was to be able to sit down, in person, with Joel Zaslofsky and record a podcast episode together.   We had in fact met already, just over a year ago when he and his wife Melinda came to... One of the highlights of the Everything Conference for me was to be able to sit down, in person, with Joel Zaslofsky and record a podcast episode together.   We had in fact met already, just over a year ago when he and his wife Melinda came to... Everything Conference,Joel Zaslofsky No ETC series, Ep. 9 - Minnesota Nice & Hidden Gems: A Local's Perspective on the Twin Cities, with Rachel Blanford ETC series, Ep. 9 - Minnesota Nice & Hidden Gems: A Local's Perspective on the Twin Cities, with Rachel Blanford bonus 28eb85c1-6a2e-4854-b579-0ad680d53802 https://themultipod.com/episodes/etc-series-ep-9-minnesota-nice-hidden-gems-a-locals-perspective-on-the-twin-cities-with-rachel-blanford   Our next episode dives into our host city, or I should probably say cities: Minneapolis-St. Paul. Now, technically we are in Minneapolis for the Everything Conference, as the McNamara Center is on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis (side note I don't know if I've ever seen so many Ms and Ns in one place as over this weekend).   But are we obligated to mention St. Paul at least at some point whenever we mention Minneapolis? Or just say "Twin Cities"? Does the other one feel left out otherwise?   In order to sort this out, one must talk to a local. We are blessed to have quite a few in attendance this weekend, and for this conversation I reached out to my friend and Minneapolis native Rachel Blanford, who I know from the Location Indie community and whom I had already met twice! in person, at Camp Indie in Connecticut the past two years.   It would have been in 2023 therefore when Rachel said, as she is wont to do, "You should come visit in Minneapolis, I'll show you around." Of course, I said, "Sure," but what were the odds that would happen any time soon?   Turns out, pretty good.   Here we are just over a year later, sitting down in the living room of a beautiful Vrbo rented house, with Becca, Josh, Lindsay, Cory, Rachel A., Annie, David and Dustin all milling around in the background.   We cover: 

  •  Do citizens of both intermingle and go between? Or mostly keep to one or the other? 
  •  How the Twin Cities have both pursued wonderful cleanliness and beautification schemes, from parks and public spaces to public art and murals initiatives 
  •  How the banks of the Mississippi have been largely de-industrialized and returned to green space and nature, which is lovely to see. 
  •  The feel of the city (does it feel "big" to a local?), population and diversity, and the Twin Cities' influence on the midwest and the country as a whole 

  Tips include: 

  •  It's a metropolitan area that punches above its weight. See how many influences, cultural, economic and political, you can come up with 
  •  Subtle art installations and effects to look out for when you visit 
  •  Where to find the giant murals of Prince and Bob Dylan, amongst others 
  •  Check out one of the many theatres and auditoriums when you visit, especially in winter 

  Minneapolis/St. Paul is like a hybrid between the big cities of Chicago, LA or New York, with their cultural influence, yet far more than just another Midwest city. It's a place that has certainly had, and continues to make, an impact.   And by the time you finish this episode, you should know what to call a local: Minneapolitaniter. I think.   Encouragement links: 

My thanks to Jeff Long for his help with audio repair and processing for this episode. You can find him here at Zigzag Along with Deana & Jeff   Photo credit: Rachel Blanford   The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg   ---- Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, on YouTube, or or on your favourite podcast app.

]]>   Our next episode dives into our host city, or I should probably say cities: Minneapolis-St. Paul. Now, technically we are in Minneapolis for the Everything Conference, as the McNamara Center is on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis (side note I don't know if I've ever seen so many Ms and Ns in one place as over this weekend).   But are we obligated to mention St. Paul at least at some point whenever we mention Minneapolis? Or just say "Twin Cities"? Does the other one feel left out otherwise?   In order to sort this out, one must talk to a local. We are blessed to have quite a few in attendance this weekend, and for this conversation I reached out to my friend and Minneapolis native Rachel Blanford, who I know from the Location Indie community and whom I had already met twice! in person, at Camp Indie in Connecticut the past two years.   It would have been in 2023 therefore when Rachel said, as she is wont to do, "You should come visit in Minneapolis, I'll show you around." Of course, I said, "Sure," but what were the odds that would happen any time soon?   Turns out, pretty good.   Here we are just over a year later, sitting down in the living room of a beautiful Vrbo rented house, with Becca, Josh, Lindsay, Cory, Rachel A., Annie, David and Dustin all milling around in the background.   We cover: 

  •  Do citizens of both intermingle and go between? Or mostly keep to one or the other? 
  •  How the Twin Cities have both pursued wonderful cleanliness and beautification schemes, from parks and public spaces to public art and murals initiatives 
  •  How the banks of the Mississippi have been largely de-industrialized and returned to green space and nature, which is lovely to see. 
  •  The feel of the city (does it feel "big" to a local?), population and diversity, and the Twin Cities' influence on the midwest and the country as a whole 

  Tips include: 

  •  It's a metropolitan area that punches above its weight. See how many influences, cultural, economic and political, you can come up with 
  •  Subtle art installations and effects to look out for when you visit 
  •  Where to find the giant murals of Prince and Bob Dylan, amongst others 
  •  Check out one of the many theatres and auditoriums when you visit, especially in winter 

  Minneapolis/St. Paul is like a hybrid between the big cities of Chicago, LA or New York, with their cultural influence, yet far more than just another Midwest city. It's a place that has certainly had, and continues to make, an impact.   And by the time you finish this episode, you should know what to call a local: Minneapolitaniter. I think.   Encouragement links: 

My thanks to Jeff Long for his help with audio repair and processing for this episode. You can find him here at Zigzag Along with Deana & Jeff   Photo credit: Rachel Blanford   The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg   ---- Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, on YouTube, or or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:33:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 1752   Our next episode dives into our host city, or I should probably say cities: Minneapolis-St. Paul. Now, technically we are in Minneapolis for the Everything Conference, as the is on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis (side note I...   Our next episode dives into our host city, or I should probably say cities: Minneapolis-St. Paul. Now, technically we are in Minneapolis for the Everything Conference, as the is on the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis (side note I... Everything Conference,Rachel Blanford No ETC series, Ep. 8 - The Skill of Pivoting: Branding, Identity and Organization as a Multipotentialite Creator, with Christine Lozada ETC series, Ep. 8 - The Skill of Pivoting: Branding, Identity and Organization as a Multipotentialite Creator, with Christine Lozada bonus 345668e5-6e43-4cfb-806c-5bb7e3a28071 https://themultipod.com/episodes/etc-series-ep-8-the-skill-of-pivoting-branding-identity-and-organization-as-a-multipotentialite-creator-with-christine-lozada In this conversation I sit down with Christine Lozada, travel content creator and influencer, podcaster, drone expert, pickleball aficionado, cruising rock star and more, who is able to successfully wrap all of this up under one banner: ChristineLozada.com.   Christine and I met at Camp Indie in 2023, and have done some great podcasting exchanges since, including our own miniseries, "How to Start a Podcast." This episode is our latest collaboration. Christine is a wonderfully supportive and encouraging friend, who is great at nudging us to take action, give it a shot, press record, try the thing: you can do it.   This one is a fascinating window into the mind of a prominent creator, who is also a multipotentialite. How on earth could someone like Christine niche down and choose "one thing," and would she not be quote unquote punished for it, i.e. never get anywhere?   As you'll hear in this conversation, Christine has figured out a way. Like anything in life, it takes organization, planning, intention, responsibility and being professional and committed. Fortunately, it is also something you can have a tremendous amount of fun doing.   We cover: 

  •  Content Creation and finding the right management systems 
  •  Getting good tools and automation in content creation 
  •  Being a professional creator while still having fun 
  •  Understanding social media performance analytics 
  •  When and how to engage and respond to your audience 
  •  Career reflection and embracing pivots 

  Tips include: 

  •  Batching creative content 
  •  Managing scale and growth 
  •  The concept of having a "brand umbrella," under which you can place your various interests 
  •  Using existing tools to repurpose and post to as many platforms as possible. It's not as overwhelming as you'd think! 
  •  Creating as a mindset, habit and lifestyle 
  •  You're always learning, adapting and improving. Embrace the process 

  Most of all, we talk about why it's worth creating, and how to overcome the notion that "no one's listening, no one cares." Consider different metrics for success. Give yourself credit: you have self worth!   Encouragement links:   Christinelozada.com, her umbrella! Christine Lozada on YouTube Christine Lozada on Instagram   Podcasts: Everyday Badassery

  My thanks to Jeff Long for his help with audio repair and processing for this episode. You can find him here at Zigzag Along with Deana & Jeff   Photo credit: Christine Lozada   The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg   ---- Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, on YouTube, or or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> In this conversation I sit down with Christine Lozada, travel content creator and influencer, podcaster, drone expert, pickleball aficionado, cruising rock star and more, who is able to successfully wrap all of this up under one banner: ChristineLozada.com.   Christine and I met at Camp Indie in 2023, and have done some great podcasting exchanges since, including our own miniseries, "How to Start a Podcast." This episode is our latest collaboration. Christine is a wonderfully supportive and encouraging friend, who is great at nudging us to take action, give it a shot, press record, try the thing: you can do it.   This one is a fascinating window into the mind of a prominent creator, who is also a multipotentialite. How on earth could someone like Christine niche down and choose "one thing," and would she not be quote unquote punished for it, i.e. never get anywhere?   As you'll hear in this conversation, Christine has figured out a way. Like anything in life, it takes organization, planning, intention, responsibility and being professional and committed. Fortunately, it is also something you can have a tremendous amount of fun doing.   We cover: 

  •  Content Creation and finding the right management systems 
  •  Getting good tools and automation in content creation 
  •  Being a professional creator while still having fun 
  •  Understanding social media performance analytics 
  •  When and how to engage and respond to your audience 
  •  Career reflection and embracing pivots 

  Tips include: 

  •  Batching creative content 
  •  Managing scale and growth 
  •  The concept of having a "brand umbrella," under which you can place your various interests 
  •  Using existing tools to repurpose and post to as many platforms as possible. It's not as overwhelming as you'd think! 
  •  Creating as a mindset, habit and lifestyle 
  •  You're always learning, adapting and improving. Embrace the process 

  Most of all, we talk about why it's worth creating, and how to overcome the notion that "no one's listening, no one cares." Consider different metrics for success. Give yourself credit: you have self worth!   Encouragement links:   Christinelozada.com, her umbrella! Christine Lozada on YouTube Christine Lozada on Instagram   Podcasts: Everyday Badassery

  My thanks to Jeff Long for his help with audio repair and processing for this episode. You can find him here at Zigzag Along with Deana & Jeff   Photo credit: Christine Lozada   The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg   ---- Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, on YouTube, or or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:12:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2418 In this conversation I sit down with Christine Lozada, travel content creator and influencer, podcaster, drone expert, pickleball aficionado, cruising rock star and more, who is able to successfully wrap all of this up under one banner: .  ... In this conversation I sit down with Christine Lozada, travel content creator and influencer, podcaster, drone expert, pickleball aficionado, cruising rock star and more, who is able to successfully wrap all of this up under one banner: .  ... Christine Lozada,Everything Conference No ETC series, EP. 7 - Day Three Update, From the Lawn of the MacNamara Center ETC series, EP. 7 - Day Three Update, From the Lawn of the MacNamara Center bonus 628db74e-2702-43fc-a732-492bf8fd4e69 https://themultipod.com/episodes/etc-series-ep-7-day-three-update-from-the-lawn-of-the-macnamara-center This is a Saturday morning check-in from the site of the Everything Conference, the McNamara Alumni Centre, which has been a wonderful setting for our event.

I share an update on what we've been up to so far, the pace and rhythm of the event, and what it's like experiencing coming together like this to spend quality time.

 

 

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]]> This is a Saturday morning check-in from the site of the Everything Conference, the McNamara Alumni Centre, which has been a wonderful setting for our event.

I share an update on what we've been up to so far, the pace and rhythm of the event, and what it's like experiencing coming together like this to spend quality time.

 

 

The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg   ---- Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, on YouTube, or or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Sat, 03 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 315 This is a Saturday morning check-in from the site of the Everything Conference, the McNamara Alumni Centre, which has been a wonderful setting for our event. I share an update on what we've been up to so far, the pace and rhythm of the event, and what... This is a Saturday morning check-in from the site of the Everything Conference, the McNamara Alumni Centre, which has been a wonderful setting for our event. I share an update on what we've been up to so far, the pace and rhythm of the event, and what... Everything Conference No ETC series, Ep. 6 - Techniques for Staying Focused With Your Creativity, with Thomas Beutel ETC series, Ep. 6 - Techniques for Staying Focused With Your Creativity, with Thomas Beutel bonus 15bdf909-d2f9-4a7d-a091-b5f545c276d3 https://themultipod.com/episodes/etc-series-ep-6-techniques-for-staying-focused-with-your-creativity-with-thomas-beutel It's morning outside the McNamara Center, and I sit down with Thomas Beutel. Thomas was a guest on The MultiPod way back in November of 2020, an episode we called "Creative Techniques to Improve Your Creativity." And Thomas is an amazing creator. He lives to create.   The multipotentialite side of it comes in with all the different things that he creates. Thomas paints, draws, builds, programs, works with wires, he carves, molds, assembles, which results in all kinds of models, tools, sculptures, and fundamentally, he creates art. Which includes some digital animations and creative coding, too. So it's little surprise that here at the Everything Conference, Thomas offered a workshop under the title of "Harnessing Focused Creativity for Multipotentialites."   We were talking on Saturday, and his workshop was the day before, on Friday, so he was able to reflect on how it went. It kind of boiled down to asking the question, "How does it feel when you have 17 projects started and none finished?" And I'm sure a lot of people can sympathize with that feeling.   We cover: 

  •  Overcoming procrastination, daydreaming, distractions, and what to do when creative inspiration gets stale 
  •  What to do when you say to yourself, "I am not interested in doing that anymore" 
  •  Embracing experimentation and action, and making the most of the supportive opportunities around you 
  •  Pushing through the "stranger danger" as an introvert, and recognizing how welcoming and comforting an event like this is 

  Tips include: 

  •  The three techniques that Thomas has come up with to help rediscover your focus 
  •  Visualizing not just the end, but the part-way through the process 
  •  Making the most of communities like the Puttyverse for practicing, testing, feedback and more 

  And Thomas is doing ETC interviews series for his own podcast. It's called the Creative Shoofly podcast. Just like myself, Thomas is going around getting little tidbits and interviewing people for a compilation that he's now published on his show. We'll share it here in The MultiPod feed as well. Definitely check it out, you'll hear lots of familiar, friendly voices, including perhaps yourself!   Encouragement links:   thomasbeutel.art Thomas on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/beutelevision Podcasts: 

 Photo credit: Thomas Beutel

The MultiPod @ the Everything Conference miniseries © Quick Edit Podcasts, 2024 Production and original music by Ted Cragg   ---- Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, on YouTube, or or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> It's morning outside the McNamara Center, and I sit down with Thomas Beutel. Thomas was a guest on The MultiPod way back in November of 2020, an episode we called "Creative Techniques to Improve Your Creativity." And Thomas is an amazing creator. He lives to create.   The multipotentialite side of it comes in with all the different things that he creates. Thomas paints, draws, builds, programs, works with wires, he carves, molds, assembles, which results in all kinds of models, tools, sculptures, and fundamentally, he creates art. Which includes some digital animations and creative coding, too. So it's little surprise that here at the Everything Conference, Thomas offered a workshop under the title of "Harnessing Focused Creativity for Multipotentialites."   We were talking on Saturday, and his workshop was the day before, on Friday, so he was able to reflect on how it went. It kind of boiled down to asking the question, "How does it feel when you have 17 projects started and none finished?" And I'm sure a lot of people can sympathize with that feeling.   We cover: 

  •  Overcoming procrastination, daydreaming, distractions, and what to do when creative inspiration gets stale 
  •  What to do when you say to yourself, "I am not interested in doing that anymore" 
  •  Embracing experimentation and action, and making the most of the supportive opportunities around you 
  •  Pushing through the "stranger danger" as an introvert, and recognizing how welcoming and comforting an event like this is 

  Tips include: 

  •  The three techniques that Thomas has come up with to help rediscover your focus 
  •  Visualizing not just the end, but the part-way through the process 
  •  Making the most of communities like the Puttyverse for practicing, testing, feedback and more 

  And Thomas is doing ETC interviews series for his own podcast. It's called the Creative Shoofly podcast. Just like myself, Thomas is going around getting little tidbits and interviewing people for a compilation that he's now published on his show. We'll share it here in The MultiPod feed as well. Definitely check it out, you'll hear lots of familiar, friendly voices, including perhaps yourself!   Encouragement links:   thomasbeutel.art Thomas on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/beutelevision Podcasts: 

 Photo credit: Thomas Beutel

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]]> Sat, 03 Aug 2024 12:00:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 1229 It's morning outside the McNamara Center, and I sit down with Thomas Beutel. Thomas was a guest on The MultiPod way back in November of 2020, an episode we called "." And Thomas is an amazing creator. He lives to create.   The multipotentialite... It's morning outside the McNamara Center, and I sit down with Thomas Beutel. Thomas was a guest on The MultiPod way back in November of 2020, an episode we called "." And Thomas is an amazing creator. He lives to create.   The multipotentialite... Everything Conference,Thomas Beutel No ETC series, EP. 5 - Day Two Update, Setting the Scene and Settling In ETC series, EP. 5 - Day Two Update, Setting the Scene and Settling In bonus a7d4d3ee-2b9b-4e5f-8b11-309ef731acbb https://themultipod.com/episodes/etc-series-ep-5-day-two-update-setting-the-scene-and-settling-in Friday morning at the Everything Conference, everyone is here, we've checked in, more hugs and high-fives, picked up our brand new Brag Bags, and discovered the stunning Great Room in the MacNamara Alumni Center.

I pop out to the front lawn for a quick pause to catch my breath, and reflect on a whirlwind 12 hours already, all those dreams coming true. We've made it, it's happening and it's incredible.

 

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]]> Friday morning at the Everything Conference, everyone is here, we've checked in, more hugs and high-fives, picked up our brand new Brag Bags, and discovered the stunning Great Room in the MacNamara Alumni Center.

I pop out to the front lawn for a quick pause to catch my breath, and reflect on a whirlwind 12 hours already, all those dreams coming true. We've made it, it's happening and it's incredible.

 

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]]> Fri, 02 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 725 Friday morning at the Everything Conference, everyone is here, we've checked in, more hugs and high-fives, picked up our brand new Brag Bags, and discovered the stunning Great Room in the MacNamara Alumni Center. I pop out to the front lawn for a... Friday morning at the Everything Conference, everyone is here, we've checked in, more hugs and high-fives, picked up our brand new Brag Bags, and discovered the stunning Great Room in the MacNamara Alumni Center. I pop out to the front lawn for a... Everything Conference No ETC series, EP. 4 - Arriving in Minneapolis & the Welcome Party ETC series, EP. 4 - Arriving in Minneapolis & the Welcome Party bonus 829395eb-2959-4522-b58c-8a5100b5c9f8 https://themultipod.com/episodes/etc-series-ep-4-arriving-in-minneapolis-the-welcome-party Thursday, August 1, 5 pm local time: arriving in downtown Minneapolis!

I hop off the Metro train next to the big football stadium, and pause for an update in a nice little park, circled by skyscrapers and sights of the city.

I was heading to the get-together hosted by John and Mark, after which was the Welcome Party! A little taste of the city before things really got hopping on Friday.

 

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]]> Thursday, August 1, 5 pm local time: arriving in downtown Minneapolis!

I hop off the Metro train next to the big football stadium, and pause for an update in a nice little park, circled by skyscrapers and sights of the city.

I was heading to the get-together hosted by John and Mark, after which was the Welcome Party! A little taste of the city before things really got hopping on Friday.

 

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]]> Thu, 01 Aug 2024 23:30:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 226 Thursday, August 1, 5 pm local time: arriving in downtown Minneapolis! I hop off the Metro train next to the big football stadium, and pause for an update in a nice little park, circled by skyscrapers and sights of the city. I was heading to the... Thursday, August 1, 5 pm local time: arriving in downtown Minneapolis! I hop off the Metro train next to the big football stadium, and pause for an update in a nice little park, circled by skyscrapers and sights of the city. I was heading to the... Everything Conference No ETC series, Ep. 3 - Where We'll Be in Minneapolis (and a bit of St. Paul): A Virtual Tour of the Everything Conference ETC series, Ep. 3 - Where We'll Be in Minneapolis (and a bit of St. Paul): A Virtual Tour of the Everything Conference bonus b4ec3843-b3ea-4e62-a597-025b56c515c3 https://themultipod.com/episodes/etc-series-ep-3-where-well-be-in-minneapolis-and-a-bit-of-st-paul-a-virtual-tour-of-the-everything-conference Today is Wednesday, July 31st, and the Everything Conference starts tomorrow!

In fact, there are a number of folks already in town, probably hanging out for dinner at this exact moment at Malcolm Yards near the university... hi guys! I'll see you tomorrow!

Today is also a good opportunity and timing to give everyone following along a lay of the land, a visual overview of where exactly we'll be, where the various sites and activities are located, and how they relate to each other.

So I've fired up Google Maps, turned on screen share, and am giving you a quick tour of the city. If you're listening to this episode on audio, I do recommend that, at least for this one, you pop over to the YouTube version so you can really see where things are. 

Don't worry though, there will still be lots of audio-only content, i.e. vivid descriptions and ambient sounds, coming up over the next few days.

I show you how to get around the city on the Metro system, which is remarkably affordable: only $5 for an unlimited day pass, $4 on weekends. I'll be taking the bus and metro all over, that's for sure. 

And I show you where the social activities for each evening are located, the ones we know about so far. There will be more to come! 

But grab 15 minutes to follow along here and get a sense of where we'll be throughout the weekend. Then, when we're chatting to you from the front lawn of the McNamara (or more likely enjoying the A/C from inside), you'll be able to picture exactly where we are!

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]]> Today is Wednesday, July 31st, and the Everything Conference starts tomorrow!

In fact, there are a number of folks already in town, probably hanging out for dinner at this exact moment at Malcolm Yards near the university... hi guys! I'll see you tomorrow!

Today is also a good opportunity and timing to give everyone following along a lay of the land, a visual overview of where exactly we'll be, where the various sites and activities are located, and how they relate to each other.

So I've fired up Google Maps, turned on screen share, and am giving you a quick tour of the city. If you're listening to this episode on audio, I do recommend that, at least for this one, you pop over to the YouTube version so you can really see where things are. 

Don't worry though, there will still be lots of audio-only content, i.e. vivid descriptions and ambient sounds, coming up over the next few days.

I show you how to get around the city on the Metro system, which is remarkably affordable: only $5 for an unlimited day pass, $4 on weekends. I'll be taking the bus and metro all over, that's for sure. 

And I show you where the social activities for each evening are located, the ones we know about so far. There will be more to come! 

But grab 15 minutes to follow along here and get a sense of where we'll be throughout the weekend. Then, when we're chatting to you from the front lawn of the McNamara (or more likely enjoying the A/C from inside), you'll be able to picture exactly where we are!

----

We'll be publishing episodes of the miniseries on our new MultiPod YouTube channel, for quick and easy access, followed over time by rolling them out in the various podcast apps. For now, make sure you follow our new channel to not miss those daily updates.

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]]> Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:07:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 913 Today is Wednesday, July 31st, and the Everything Conference starts tomorrow! In fact, there are a number of folks already in town, probably hanging out for dinner at this exact moment at Malcolm Yards near the university... hi guys! I'll see you... Today is Wednesday, July 31st, and the Everything Conference starts tomorrow! In fact, there are a number of folks already in town, probably hanging out for dinner at this exact moment at Malcolm Yards near the university... hi guys! I'll see you... Everything Conference No ETC series, Ep. 2 - Stories of In-Person Meetups, with Vanessa Hennessey ETC series, Ep. 2 - Stories of In-Person Meetups, with Vanessa Hennessey bonus 446faf33-3df0-422c-97f5-24e7baad236c https://themultipod.com/episodes/etc-series-ep-2-stories-of-in-person-meetups-with-vanessa-hennessey The MultiPod's co-host, Vanessa Hennessey, joins Ted today in advance of the Everything Conference to chat about podcasting at the conference and to share stories of meeting in person people from the internet.

Like Sónia yesterday, Vanessa will be joining us vicariously, following along with the MultiPod's updates and descriptions. Vanessa and Ted talk about capturing the event's immersive nature for the podcast, emphasizing descriptive audio and background noises to create a dynamic experience for listeners. 

Vanessa has been able to meet a few Puttypeep in person, in Edmonton where she lives, while her and Ted have actually met in person twice! Both times in Ottawa, and the first formed the occasion of The MultiPod's first live recording, way back in August of 2020 (In the Backyard and Live! with Ted, Vanessa & Taylor - The MultiPod 062).

Ted tells a story of what it was like meeting internet friends in person over 20 years ago, on another continent, having only ever connected via text and email, with perhaps one simple photo to go by. Those were much different times!

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]]> The MultiPod's co-host, Vanessa Hennessey, joins Ted today in advance of the Everything Conference to chat about podcasting at the conference and to share stories of meeting in person people from the internet.

Like Sónia yesterday, Vanessa will be joining us vicariously, following along with the MultiPod's updates and descriptions. Vanessa and Ted talk about capturing the event's immersive nature for the podcast, emphasizing descriptive audio and background noises to create a dynamic experience for listeners. 

Vanessa has been able to meet a few Puttypeep in person, in Edmonton where she lives, while her and Ted have actually met in person twice! Both times in Ottawa, and the first formed the occasion of The MultiPod's first live recording, way back in August of 2020 (In the Backyard and Live! with Ted, Vanessa & Taylor - The MultiPod 062).

Ted tells a story of what it was like meeting internet friends in person over 20 years ago, on another continent, having only ever connected via text and email, with perhaps one simple photo to go by. Those were much different times!

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]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 1087 The MultiPod's co-host, Vanessa Hennessey, joins Ted today in advance of the Everything Conference to chat about podcasting at the conference and to share stories of meeting in person people from the internet. Like Sónia yesterday, Vanessa will be... The MultiPod's co-host, Vanessa Hennessey, joins Ted today in advance of the Everything Conference to chat about podcasting at the conference and to share stories of meeting in person people from the internet. Like Sónia yesterday, Vanessa will be... Everything Conference,Vanessa Hennessey No ETC series, Ep. 1 - The MultiPod Goes to the Everything Conference 2024 ETC series, Ep. 1 - The MultiPod Goes to the Everything Conference 2024 bonus 851510d7-4402-4151-b719-cf64cea51d58 https://themultipod.com/episodes/etc-series-ep-1-the-multipod-goes-to-the-everything-conference-2024 The Everything Conference of 2024 is this weekend! August 1-4, 2024. And The MultiPod will be there! 

Co-host and producer Ted Cragg has the great fortune and privilege to attend this year's event. Having missed out on the first Everything Conference, in Portland, Oregon in September, 2019, he is acutely aware of how it feels to not be able to attend, and so he is on a mission to share the experience with you!

Ted will be circulating throughout the weekend grabbing snippets and sound bites, and compiling some longer conversations too, with familiar names and new friends. You'll hear some ambient sounds, detailed descriptions of places and locations, and hopefully some birds singing and waterfalls gurgling during walks along the Mississippi River.

Come along vicariously with The MultiPod and get a feel for the energy and enthusiasm of this wonderful event. 

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In today's first episode of our Everything Conference miniseries, Ted is joined by good friend and Puttyverse lenda Sónia da Veiga who, living in Portugal, is one of many multipotentialites wishing to go but not able to make it this year. 

Therefore, Sónia is sending Ted on a mission to document not just the activities, but the atmosphere -  descriptions of people and nuances that we don't always think about until we meet in person: how tall is that person, is there anyone who loves hugs as much as Sónia, will Joel walk around barefoot, what's the temperature like and what's the feel of the Twin Cities like?

Sónia is a great representative of our vicarious listeners and we'll do our best to make her and all our listeners feel welcomed and included during the weekend.

In today's conversation we talk about the excitement of meeting people in person for the first time, the nature of the Everything Conference's interactive events, and take a look at the programming schedule.

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We'll be publishing episodes of the miniseries on our new MultiPod YouTube channel, for quick and easy access, followed over time by rolling them out in the various podcast apps. For now, make sure you follow our new channel to not miss those daily updates.

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]]> The Everything Conference of 2024 is this weekend! August 1-4, 2024. And The MultiPod will be there! 

Co-host and producer Ted Cragg has the great fortune and privilege to attend this year's event. Having missed out on the first Everything Conference, in Portland, Oregon in September, 2019, he is acutely aware of how it feels to not be able to attend, and so he is on a mission to share the experience with you!

Ted will be circulating throughout the weekend grabbing snippets and sound bites, and compiling some longer conversations too, with familiar names and new friends. You'll hear some ambient sounds, detailed descriptions of places and locations, and hopefully some birds singing and waterfalls gurgling during walks along the Mississippi River.

Come along vicariously with The MultiPod and get a feel for the energy and enthusiasm of this wonderful event. 

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In today's first episode of our Everything Conference miniseries, Ted is joined by good friend and Puttyverse lenda Sónia da Veiga who, living in Portugal, is one of many multipotentialites wishing to go but not able to make it this year. 

Therefore, Sónia is sending Ted on a mission to document not just the activities, but the atmosphere -  descriptions of people and nuances that we don't always think about until we meet in person: how tall is that person, is there anyone who loves hugs as much as Sónia, will Joel walk around barefoot, what's the temperature like and what's the feel of the Twin Cities like?

Sónia is a great representative of our vicarious listeners and we'll do our best to make her and all our listeners feel welcomed and included during the weekend.

In today's conversation we talk about the excitement of meeting people in person for the first time, the nature of the Everything Conference's interactive events, and take a look at the programming schedule.

----

We'll be publishing episodes of the miniseries on our new MultiPod YouTube channel, for quick and easy access, followed over time by rolling them out in the various podcast apps. For now, make sure you follow our new channel to not miss those daily updates.

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Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, on YouTube, or or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Mon, 29 Jul 2024 17:05:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2009 The of 2024 is this weekend! August 1-4, 2024. And will be there!  Co-host and producer has the great fortune and privilege to attend this year's event. Having missed out on the first Everything Conference, in Portland, Oregon in September,... The of 2024 is this weekend! August 1-4, 2024. And will be there!  Co-host and producer has the great fortune and privilege to attend this year's event. Having missed out on the first Everything Conference, in Portland, Oregon in September,... Everything Conference,Sónia da Veiga No How to Build Your "About" Page (plus a side trip to Belize), with Hannah - The MultiPod 111 111 111 How to Build Your "About" Page (plus a side trip to Belize), with Hannah - The MultiPod 111 full d4feb7a3-7474-401c-aa50-15217082c864 https://themultipod.com/episodes/how-to-build-your-about-page-plus-a-side-trip-to-belize-with-hannah-the-multipod-111 Hannah Cattouse joins The MultiPod today to chat, as we do on this show, about a multitude of topics, including copywriting, her home country of Belize, and her upcoming workshop, "Connect & Convert: How to Write an About Page That Gets Results," which takes place on Saturday, July 13.

Hannah and Ted share a professional background as tour guides in their native countries, a skill she taps into here in giving us some background on Belize's cultural history and evolution. If you've ever been curious to learn more about this increasingly-popular destination in Central America, tune in for some great context and perspective.

For instance, how is it that Belize is the only native English-speaking country in Central America, and the only former British colony? What does that mean for Belizeans' sense of identity and community in their wider region, when they don't speak the same language of their neighbours? Do they feel more connected to places like Jamaica or Bermuda as a result, even though they are farther away?

For those of us from huge countries where normal driving distances are measured in hours, it's always fun to think about the reality of driving from one end of a country to the other in scarcely 4 hours, if not less. Hannah talks about the differences between the north and south of Belize, and the coastal areas vs. the interior, where you'll find hundreds of Mayan ruins sites.

Then, we get to her upcoming workshop. Hannah started moving towards online work and marketing a few years ago, and has dipped her toes in a few different areas: helping people with their LinkedIn bios, understanding remote work regulations and bureaucracy for Belizeans, and more recently the value of a good About page on your website, and how to maximize it.

If you're reading this, and listening to this episode, before July 13, and are a member of the Puttyverse, hopefully you can join in on the workshop that day. 

In Hannah's words, 

"The struggle to write about ourselves is real! And multipods have additional challenges since we’re so multifaceted.

This workshop will walk you through an interactive way to distill your awesomeness (without diluting your essence) into a concise message that matches the needs of your website visitors.

There will be no more “me, me, me!” on your About page. It’s time to master the art of “we” and make all your copywriting better anywhere on the internet."

17h00 UTC is the start time, and you can RSVP for the link here.

We hope to see you there!

 Resources Mentioned in This Episode 

 

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]]> Hannah Cattouse joins The MultiPod today to chat, as we do on this show, about a multitude of topics, including copywriting, her home country of Belize, and her upcoming workshop, "Connect & Convert: How to Write an About Page That Gets Results," which takes place on Saturday, July 13.

Hannah and Ted share a professional background as tour guides in their native countries, a skill she taps into here in giving us some background on Belize's cultural history and evolution. If you've ever been curious to learn more about this increasingly-popular destination in Central America, tune in for some great context and perspective.

For instance, how is it that Belize is the only native English-speaking country in Central America, and the only former British colony? What does that mean for Belizeans' sense of identity and community in their wider region, when they don't speak the same language of their neighbours? Do they feel more connected to places like Jamaica or Bermuda as a result, even though they are farther away?

For those of us from huge countries where normal driving distances are measured in hours, it's always fun to think about the reality of driving from one end of a country to the other in scarcely 4 hours, if not less. Hannah talks about the differences between the north and south of Belize, and the coastal areas vs. the interior, where you'll find hundreds of Mayan ruins sites.

Then, we get to her upcoming workshop. Hannah started moving towards online work and marketing a few years ago, and has dipped her toes in a few different areas: helping people with their LinkedIn bios, understanding remote work regulations and bureaucracy for Belizeans, and more recently the value of a good About page on your website, and how to maximize it.

If you're reading this, and listening to this episode, before July 13, and are a member of the Puttyverse, hopefully you can join in on the workshop that day. 

In Hannah's words, 

"The struggle to write about ourselves is real! And multipods have additional challenges since we’re so multifaceted.

This workshop will walk you through an interactive way to distill your awesomeness (without diluting your essence) into a concise message that matches the needs of your website visitors.

There will be no more “me, me, me!” on your About page. It’s time to master the art of “we” and make all your copywriting better anywhere on the internet."

17h00 UTC is the start time, and you can RSVP for the link here.

We hope to see you there!

 Resources Mentioned in This Episode 

 

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2024 11:04:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2446 Hannah Cattouse joins The MultiPod today to chat, as we do on this show, about a multitude of topics, including copywriting, her home country of Belize, and her upcoming workshop, "Connect & Convert: How to Write an About Page That Gets Results,"... Hannah Cattouse joins The MultiPod today to chat, as we do on this show, about a multitude of topics, including copywriting, her home country of Belize, and her upcoming workshop, "Connect & Convert: How to Write an About Page That Gets Results,"... website,Scanner,Belize,multipotentialite,Neurodivergent,Online Business,about page No How do Multipotentialites Approach Politics? With Joel C. - The MultiPod 110 110 110 How do Multipotentialites Approach Politics? With Joel C. - The MultiPod 110 full ffb63fca-32c4-46c7-ba0b-96e08e697d65 https://themultipod.com/episodes/how-do-multipotentialites-approach-politics-with-joel-c-the-multipod-110 Today's episode of The MultiPod tackles a subject we've never broached before, in over six years of doing this show: politics.

Puttypeep Joel Corcoran joins us with his perspective from years of working in the political realm, as a patent lawyer in Washington, DC, to working in constituency services in his home state of Oregon, for Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR).

Joel and MultiPod co-host Ted circle around the fundamental question of how multipotentialites have particular strengths when it comes to the many multi-faceted jobs within politics, jobs that are perfect for professional generalists who love change and variety.

But, there are also the many jobs and positions in politics that are confined to their specific roles and place, the jobs where if you step out of your "lane," you'll hear about it (and quickly) from your superiors.

Political offices can seem like a mixing of oil and water: the specialists narrowly focused on their area of expertise, and the generalists who want more of a global understanding of how things work. They don't always mix together well, and undermining it further is the Beltway culture of, "You're just supposed to know how it works."

Needless to say, the type of work environment with its fair share of challenges and pressure.

But what our conversation today is ultimately about is understanding the nature of partisanship and division, our general lack of dialogue and communication, the gotcha politics and sound bites, and how that filters down to the ground level, as witnessed by someone like Joel, at the receiving end of daily rants and complaints.

Joel shares with us how he responds to this direct exposure to politics, the dangerous moment he found himself in, and his plans for a podcast and in-person event that looks to bridge divides and work on solving problems. 

 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

 

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]]> Today's episode of The MultiPod tackles a subject we've never broached before, in over six years of doing this show: politics.

Puttypeep Joel Corcoran joins us with his perspective from years of working in the political realm, as a patent lawyer in Washington, DC, to working in constituency services in his home state of Oregon, for Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR).

Joel and MultiPod co-host Ted circle around the fundamental question of how multipotentialites have particular strengths when it comes to the many multi-faceted jobs within politics, jobs that are perfect for professional generalists who love change and variety.

But, there are also the many jobs and positions in politics that are confined to their specific roles and place, the jobs where if you step out of your "lane," you'll hear about it (and quickly) from your superiors.

Political offices can seem like a mixing of oil and water: the specialists narrowly focused on their area of expertise, and the generalists who want more of a global understanding of how things work. They don't always mix together well, and undermining it further is the Beltway culture of, "You're just supposed to know how it works."

Needless to say, the type of work environment with its fair share of challenges and pressure.

But what our conversation today is ultimately about is understanding the nature of partisanship and division, our general lack of dialogue and communication, the gotcha politics and sound bites, and how that filters down to the ground level, as witnessed by someone like Joel, at the receiving end of daily rants and complaints.

Joel shares with us how he responds to this direct exposure to politics, the dangerous moment he found himself in, and his plans for a podcast and in-person event that looks to bridge divides and work on solving problems. 

 

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

 

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Fri, 17 May 2024 16:19:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3121 Today's episode of The MultiPod tackles a subject we've never broached before, in over six years of doing this show: politics. Puttypeep Joel Corcoran joins us with his perspective from years of working in the political realm, as a patent lawyer... Today's episode of The MultiPod tackles a subject we've never broached before, in over six years of doing this show: politics. Puttypeep Joel Corcoran joins us with his perspective from years of working in the political realm, as a patent lawyer... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No How Chichi Shifted from Law to Opera: Your Favorite Hit Songs Go Classical! - The MultiPod 109 109 109 How Chichi Shifted from Law to Opera: Your Favorite Hit Songs Go Classical! - The MultiPod 109 full 65994b32-8f84-4d32-bb69-f1e348c13409 https://themultipod.com/episodes/how-chichi-shifted-from-law-to-opera-your-favorite-hit-songs-go-classical-the-multipod-109 The fabulous Chichi Enu joins us today on The MultiPod to share a classic multipotentialite story: born in Nigeria, then moving to the United States, studying to become a lawyer and passing the bar, becoming a licensed attorney, then shifting to becoming an opera singer, yet with a twist: pop songs sung opera style, which you'll find on her YouTube channel!

Chichi, Vanessa and Ted sit down together to explore a journey of all kind of twists and turns: Queer, ADHD, Nigerian-American self-love advocate, entrepreneur, YouTuber & classically-trained singer. Chichi talks willingly and openly about her mental health journey, self-love and compassion, and how she intersperses those topics with her singing. 

Her channel features unique fusions of popular songs into opera/classical versions, see how many you can recognize! Chichi's joy, energy and honesty will inspire bold and courageous action from her fellow multipotentialites, as she relives in our conversation today the many decision points and leaps into the unknown that have brought her to where she is today. With some helpful behind-the-scenes YouTube tips as well ;)

Time stamps:

01:04 Getting to Know Chi Chi: The Opera Singer and YouTuber 02:10 Chi Chi's Unexpected Journey into Law 04:43 Chi Chi's Transition from Law to Music 08:02 Chi Chi's Unique Approach to Opera and Music 11:37 The Process of Creating Opera Covers of Popular Songs 22:19 Intersectionality and Identity 23:49 The Importance of Openness and Compassion 25:51 The Power of Self-Love and Self-Compassion 27:02 The Role of Music in Mental Health 27:13 The Challenges of Pursuing a Career in Opera 39:08 The Impact of Ageism in the Music Industry 41:44 The Future: YouTube and Beyond 44:33 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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]]> The fabulous Chichi Enu joins us today on The MultiPod to share a classic multipotentialite story: born in Nigeria, then moving to the United States, studying to become a lawyer and passing the bar, becoming a licensed attorney, then shifting to becoming an opera singer, yet with a twist: pop songs sung opera style, which you'll find on her YouTube channel!

Chichi, Vanessa and Ted sit down together to explore a journey of all kind of twists and turns: Queer, ADHD, Nigerian-American self-love advocate, entrepreneur, YouTuber & classically-trained singer. Chichi talks willingly and openly about her mental health journey, self-love and compassion, and how she intersperses those topics with her singing. 

Her channel features unique fusions of popular songs into opera/classical versions, see how many you can recognize! Chichi's joy, energy and honesty will inspire bold and courageous action from her fellow multipotentialites, as she relives in our conversation today the many decision points and leaps into the unknown that have brought her to where she is today. With some helpful behind-the-scenes YouTube tips as well ;)

Time stamps:

01:04 Getting to Know Chi Chi: The Opera Singer and YouTuber 02:10 Chi Chi's Unexpected Journey into Law 04:43 Chi Chi's Transition from Law to Music 08:02 Chi Chi's Unique Approach to Opera and Music 11:37 The Process of Creating Opera Covers of Popular Songs 22:19 Intersectionality and Identity 23:49 The Importance of Openness and Compassion 25:51 The Power of Self-Love and Self-Compassion 27:02 The Role of Music in Mental Health 27:13 The Challenges of Pursuing a Career in Opera 39:08 The Impact of Ageism in the Music Industry 41:44 The Future: YouTube and Beyond 44:33 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

 

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]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2749 The fabulous Chichi Enu joins us today on The MultiPod to share a classic multipotentialite story: born in Nigeria, then moving to the United States, studying to become a lawyer and passing the bar, becoming a licensed attorney, then shifting to... The fabulous Chichi Enu joins us today on The MultiPod to share a classic multipotentialite story: born in Nigeria, then moving to the United States, studying to become a lawyer and passing the bar, becoming a licensed attorney, then shifting to... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No All About the Everything Conference 2024! - The MultiPod 108 108 108 All About the Everything Conference 2024! - The MultiPod 108 full 1da44cff-759b-4d11-8a6a-4a51fdf3367c https://themultipod.com/episodes/all-about-the-everything-conference-2024-the-multipod-108 gets it. Where you can dive right into exploring diverse ideas and projects, follow your nose and be inspired, and know that that’s exactly the point.   August 1-4 are the dates, and the location is the McNamara Alumni Centre at the University of Minnesota, in Minneapolis. Tickets are on sale now!   To learn more about the ETC in its 2024 form, MultiPod co-host Ted is joined in today's episode by conference coordinators Joel Zaslofsky and Vanessa Tharp. Learn all about the inspiration for this year's event, how it builds on the previous one in 2019 yet has its own shape and character, how and why they settled on Minneapolis as the location, how the conference is structured, how it's an event for introverts, extroverts and everyone in between, and most of all: how it's a participant-driven event that encourages pop-up sessions and spontaneous escapes to discover even more fun and adventure in the city.   And there are already some Special Contributors lined up on the schedule, who will share all kinds of insight and perspective, including familiar names like Emilie Wapnick, Annie Sisson, Heather U-K and more.    For all the times that multipotentialtes have wished to "take it offline" and immerse ourselves in non-verbal communication, this is the opportunity to do so. As anyone who has done so can attest, nothing compares to meeting in real life someone you've known for years, but in digital form only. It makes everything just become that much more real.    If your interest is piqued and you want to learn more, fire up our conversation today, and then head on over to https://everythingconference.com/ to learn more.   AND, as an extra bonus to get you excited and meet your fellow future attendees, come join us for EverythingLive™ – a hang out session with some of our Special Contributors.

They’ll introduce themselves and lead a short sample session on topics including art, engineering, woo spiritualism, productivity, and a bunch of other stuff you’ve never heard of … but will likely be fascinated to learn about! 

EverythingLive™ is via Zoom on February 28 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific / 2:00 p.m. Eastern / 20:00 Central European.

Click here to register for free.

]]> gets it. Where you can dive right into exploring diverse ideas and projects, follow your nose and be inspired, and know that that’s exactly the point.   August 1-4 are the dates, and the location is the McNamara Alumni Centre at the University of Minnesota, in Minneapolis. Tickets are on sale now!   To learn more about the ETC in its 2024 form, MultiPod co-host Ted is joined in today's episode by conference coordinators Joel Zaslofsky and Vanessa Tharp. Learn all about the inspiration for this year's event, how it builds on the previous one in 2019 yet has its own shape and character, how and why they settled on Minneapolis as the location, how the conference is structured, how it's an event for introverts, extroverts and everyone in between, and most of all: how it's a participant-driven event that encourages pop-up sessions and spontaneous escapes to discover even more fun and adventure in the city.   And there are already some Special Contributors lined up on the schedule, who will share all kinds of insight and perspective, including familiar names like Emilie Wapnick, Annie Sisson, Heather U-K and more.    For all the times that multipotentialtes have wished to "take it offline" and immerse ourselves in non-verbal communication, this is the opportunity to do so. As anyone who has done so can attest, nothing compares to meeting in real life someone you've known for years, but in digital form only. It makes everything just become that much more real.    If your interest is piqued and you want to learn more, fire up our conversation today, and then head on over to https://everythingconference.com/ to learn more.   AND, as an extra bonus to get you excited and meet your fellow future attendees, come join us for EverythingLive™ – a hang out session with some of our Special Contributors.

They’ll introduce themselves and lead a short sample session on topics including art, engineering, woo spiritualism, productivity, and a bunch of other stuff you’ve never heard of … but will likely be fascinated to learn about! 

EverythingLive™ is via Zoom on February 28 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific / 2:00 p.m. Eastern / 20:00 Central European.

Click here to register for free.

]]> Fri, 16 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2324 If ever you’ve dreamed of a live event full of multipotentialites, an event of spontaneity, encouragement, wackiness, reflection, creativity and originality (I could go on), know that in August of 2024, your dream will become reality.   The... If ever you’ve dreamed of a live event full of multipotentialites, an event of spontaneity, encouragement, wackiness, reflection, creativity and originality (I could go on), know that in August of 2024, your dream will become reality.   The... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Paw Prints and Paint Brushes: Laura Pritchard's Multipotentialite Projects - The MultiPod 107 107 107 Paw Prints and Paint Brushes: Laura Pritchard's Multipotentialite Projects - The MultiPod 107 full dd19b35b-7fff-46fd-b12f-ba4e0e182dba https://themultipod.com/episodes/paw-prints-and-paint-brushes-laura-pritchards-multipotentialite-projects-the-multipod-107 The MultiPod returns with our first episode of 2024, entering our 7th season - not that we've ever really measured it that way! Our episodes and seasons float on the breeze and settle into your podcast apps whenever the mood strikes and inspiration beckons, which over the past 6 years has been quite frequent.

Our breaks are rarely too extended, and now we're back with the first of a series of conversations with Puttypeep, of whom you'll enjoy hearing their voice, and getting to know them better.

In this episode of the MultiPod, we delve into the nuanced and diverse life of Pennsylvanian Laura Pritchard and her near five years in the Puttyverse. Laura elaborates on her experiences and various interests, ranging from her career in graphic designing, to gardening, dog sitting, reading, painting and joining various huddles within the Puttyverse.

Laura's experiences, her relaxed approach to multipotentiality and her outlook on life underscore the vast array of possibilities multipotentialites have to pursue their passions, hobbies and careers in unconventional yet fulfilling methods.

Time stamps:

06:18 Laura's Journey in the Puttyverse 07:44 Transition from Graphic Design to Gardening 10:36 Exploring the World of Dog Sitting 17:36 Participation in Puttyverse Activities 20:55 Getting Started and Overcoming Initial Hurdles 22:25 Diving into Creativity, Art, and Madness 17:00 Discovering Neuroscience and Reading Habits 24:01 Contemplating Writing and Sharing the Puttyverse Experience 28:29 The Joy of Pets the Cat Who Came With the House 31:23 Reflecting on Projects and Priorities 32:02 The Puttyverse Community: A Genuine and Peaceful Space 33:34 Podcasting in the Puttyverse: Your Opportunity to Get Involved!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

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]]> The MultiPod returns with our first episode of 2024, entering our 7th season - not that we've ever really measured it that way! Our episodes and seasons float on the breeze and settle into your podcast apps whenever the mood strikes and inspiration beckons, which over the past 6 years has been quite frequent.

Our breaks are rarely too extended, and now we're back with the first of a series of conversations with Puttypeep, of whom you'll enjoy hearing their voice, and getting to know them better.

In this episode of the MultiPod, we delve into the nuanced and diverse life of Pennsylvanian Laura Pritchard and her near five years in the Puttyverse. Laura elaborates on her experiences and various interests, ranging from her career in graphic designing, to gardening, dog sitting, reading, painting and joining various huddles within the Puttyverse.

Laura's experiences, her relaxed approach to multipotentiality and her outlook on life underscore the vast array of possibilities multipotentialites have to pursue their passions, hobbies and careers in unconventional yet fulfilling methods.

Time stamps:

06:18 Laura's Journey in the Puttyverse 07:44 Transition from Graphic Design to Gardening 10:36 Exploring the World of Dog Sitting 17:36 Participation in Puttyverse Activities 20:55 Getting Started and Overcoming Initial Hurdles 22:25 Diving into Creativity, Art, and Madness 17:00 Discovering Neuroscience and Reading Habits 24:01 Contemplating Writing and Sharing the Puttyverse Experience 28:29 The Joy of Pets the Cat Who Came With the House 31:23 Reflecting on Projects and Priorities 32:02 The Puttyverse Community: A Genuine and Peaceful Space 33:34 Podcasting in the Puttyverse: Your Opportunity to Get Involved!

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

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]]> Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:27:00 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2151 The MultiPod returns with our first episode of 2024, entering our 7th season - not that we've ever really measured it that way! Our episodes and seasons float on the breeze and settle into your podcast apps whenever the mood strikes and inspiration... The MultiPod returns with our first episode of 2024, entering our 7th season - not that we've ever really measured it that way! Our episodes and seasons float on the breeze and settle into your podcast apps whenever the mood strikes and inspiration... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No How the Puttyverse Helped Marta on her Coaching Journey - The MultiPod 106 112 112 How the Puttyverse Helped Marta on her Coaching Journey - The MultiPod 106 full cbe5e981-eb9e-4c23-9788-752d74699268 https://themultipod.com/episodes/how-the-puttyverse-helped-marta-on-her-coaching-journey-the-multipod-106 Many Puttypeep will recognize Marta Giani from her coaching sessions over the past couple years, where members of the community helped her gain experience while also having the opportunity to talk about their options and challenges for jobs, careers and, really, life in general.

Thanks to the help and support of her fellow Puttypeep, Marta is now on the verge of entering a new phase of her own career journey, and developing a life and career coaching business.

Our conversation today on The MultiPod between Marta, Vanessa and Ted touches on what attracted Marta to coaching, how it's a great occupation for multipotentialites and how she balances her energy as an introvert, when coaching requires a lot of focus and concentration. 

We talk about having the permission to explore hobbies and passions, and push back at the structured, working world which insists on specialization and mastery of skills.

However, Marta reveals that over the years she found it was she herself who was forcing her to conform to those stereotypes and expectations, more than outside pressures.

Letting go of that internal pressure, and allowing yourself to say no, has been a breakthrough as a multipotentialite at this stage of life and career.

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Many Puttypeep will recognize Marta Giani from her coaching sessions over the past couple years, where members of the community helped her gain experience while also having the opportunity to talk about their options and challenges for jobs, careers and, really, life in general.

Thanks to the help and support of her fellow Puttypeep, Marta is now on the verge of entering a new phase of her own career journey, and developing a life and career coaching business.

Our conversation today on The MultiPod between Marta, Vanessa and Ted touches on what attracted Marta to coaching, how it's a great occupation for multipotentialites and how she balances her energy as an introvert, when coaching requires a lot of focus and concentration. 

We talk about having the permission to explore hobbies and passions, and push back at the structured, working world which insists on specialization and mastery of skills.

However, Marta reveals that over the years she found it was she herself who was forcing her to conform to those stereotypes and expectations, more than outside pressures.

Letting go of that internal pressure, and allowing yourself to say no, has been a breakthrough as a multipotentialite at this stage of life and career.

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:04:00 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2244 Many Puttypeep will recognize Marta Giani from her coaching sessions over the past couple years, where members of the community helped her gain experience while also having the opportunity to talk about their options and challenges for jobs, careers... Many Puttypeep will recognize Marta Giani from her coaching sessions over the past couple years, where members of the community helped her gain experience while also having the opportunity to talk about their options and challenges for jobs, careers... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Your Invitation to the Evidence of Now - The MultiPod 105 111 111 Your Invitation to the Evidence of Now - The MultiPod 105 full ad430061-4e7e-4d46-97ae-f5103383b1e3 https://themultipod.com/episodes/your-invitation-to-the-evidence-of-now-the-multipod-105 Those of you Puttypeep who have been around for a couple years or more may recognize the term, "Evidence of Now," from regular Forum posts, back in around 2021. They were part of a wonderful initiative to encourage multipotentialites to write, consistently and regularly, about interesting topics of their choosing, in a straightforward and accessible way.

What had started in Medium eventually evolved into its own separate, independent entity, coordinated by two of our Puttyverse stalwarts, Heather U-K and Mercedes, aka Mafimathi. Thanks to moving the project to their own website, www.evidenceofnow.com, they could shape and organize the blog into something truly dynamic, full of fascinating contributions, covering a plethora of topics.

Whether it was exploring Art & Creativity, Being Human, Habits, Life Crossroads, Parenting, Relationships, Spirituality, Technology or the wonder of "Uncategorized," multipotentialite writers could share their expertise, explore and learn about new topics as they wrote, or encourage conversation and discussion.

As things are wont to happen, Evidence of Now fell a bit to the wayside in mid-2022 as Mercedes and Heather planned the next step, and how to make it more consistent and inclusive. 

They were then joined by a third Putty veteran, Sonia, who brought a multi-dimensional element to the concept. As well as writing, now further artistic mediums are included, from visual art to music, design and experiments with technology. 

Today, we have a special, group episode of The MultiPod featuring both co-hosts Ted and Vanessa, joined by Heather, Mercedes and, at least briefly from Portugal, Sonia, talking about their plans for the Evidence of Now relaunch.

This was always envisioned as a substantial project with the potential to influence far beyond the Puttyverse itself, as a way to explain and promote multipotentialites, the concept and their interests, to the broader world. Something that could be shared and pointed to as an example of how we think and how we operate.

The ambition is in turn to create exposure and even income opportunities for its contributors, whether through subscriptions, Patreon-style programs or as a prominent online portfolio. Essentially like a magazine, with regularly-featured contributors as well as guests.

If this all sounds very exciting and enticing, the even better news is that the trio are leading a workshop, or more specifically, a "huddleshop," on Saturday, Nov. 18, where they will guide you through the process of how to participate, and help you with some focus and structure.

You'll find the event listing in the Puttyverse Events page, but in the meantime: check out our episode today, for a great conversation about the return of a very invigorating initiative.

https://evidenceofnow.com/

 

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Those of you Puttypeep who have been around for a couple years or more may recognize the term, "Evidence of Now," from regular Forum posts, back in around 2021. They were part of a wonderful initiative to encourage multipotentialites to write, consistently and regularly, about interesting topics of their choosing, in a straightforward and accessible way.

What had started in Medium eventually evolved into its own separate, independent entity, coordinated by two of our Puttyverse stalwarts, Heather U-K and Mercedes, aka Mafimathi. Thanks to moving the project to their own website, www.evidenceofnow.com, they could shape and organize the blog into something truly dynamic, full of fascinating contributions, covering a plethora of topics.

Whether it was exploring Art & Creativity, Being Human, Habits, Life Crossroads, Parenting, Relationships, Spirituality, Technology or the wonder of "Uncategorized," multipotentialite writers could share their expertise, explore and learn about new topics as they wrote, or encourage conversation and discussion.

As things are wont to happen, Evidence of Now fell a bit to the wayside in mid-2022 as Mercedes and Heather planned the next step, and how to make it more consistent and inclusive. 

They were then joined by a third Putty veteran, Sonia, who brought a multi-dimensional element to the concept. As well as writing, now further artistic mediums are included, from visual art to music, design and experiments with technology. 

Today, we have a special, group episode of The MultiPod featuring both co-hosts Ted and Vanessa, joined by Heather, Mercedes and, at least briefly from Portugal, Sonia, talking about their plans for the Evidence of Now relaunch.

This was always envisioned as a substantial project with the potential to influence far beyond the Puttyverse itself, as a way to explain and promote multipotentialites, the concept and their interests, to the broader world. Something that could be shared and pointed to as an example of how we think and how we operate.

The ambition is in turn to create exposure and even income opportunities for its contributors, whether through subscriptions, Patreon-style programs or as a prominent online portfolio. Essentially like a magazine, with regularly-featured contributors as well as guests.

If this all sounds very exciting and enticing, the even better news is that the trio are leading a workshop, or more specifically, a "huddleshop," on Saturday, Nov. 18, where they will guide you through the process of how to participate, and help you with some focus and structure.

You'll find the event listing in the Puttyverse Events page, but in the meantime: check out our episode today, for a great conversation about the return of a very invigorating initiative.

https://evidenceofnow.com/

 

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Wed, 18 Oct 2023 15:40:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2070 Those of you Puttypeep who have been around for a couple years or more may recognize the term, "Evidence of Now," from regular Forum posts, back in around 2021. They were part of a wonderful initiative to encourage multipotentialites to write,... Those of you Puttypeep who have been around for a couple years or more may recognize the term, "Evidence of Now," from regular Forum posts, back in around 2021. They were part of a wonderful initiative to encourage multipotentialites to write,... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No "Be Bold and Follow the Fun" - Esther's Entrepreneurial Journey - The MultiPod 104 110 110 "Be Bold and Follow the Fun" - Esther's Entrepreneurial Journey - The MultiPod 104 full e7a61132-83dd-4ce1-a5c1-fa4bf7adcff0 https://themultipod.com/episodes/be-bold-and-follow-the-fun-esthers-entrepreneurial-journey-the-multipod-104 Esther Bennett embarked on an entrepreneurial life a few years ago, delving into coaching fellow entrepreneurs with their businesses. She relishes the challenge of taking ideas to the next level, identifying strengths and helping people transform, to make the most of their potential.

 

Her own challenge however came down to learning how to focus on specific ideas and offers for her own business, which, as we know, can be a bit of a struggle for multipotentialites when there are just so many paths you can choose, and that you are capable of choosing.

 

On this new episode of The MultiPod, Esther and today's host Ted get into an engaging discussion about Esther's take on multipotentiality, and how we each find our own way of identifying with it. For her, it's not necessarily about trying as many things as possible, but maintaining enough variety to not be stuck into doing just one thing. Her business life has allowed her to see what works and what's sustainable for her life and habits.

 

Nicheing down, pricing, marketing, project work and trial offers are all themes that we chat about today. Esther combines her business pursuits with a part-time job, for the variety and the social contact. But she knows she will never work full-time for someone else again! The freedom and possibilities of being an entrepreneur are too enticing.

 

We also chat a bit about life in the Netherlands, green space and cycling, and the ever-intriguing concept of space and distance. And, for all of our Dutch speakers, check out Esther's own podcast about entrepreneurship, making choices, taking action and having fun!

 

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Esther Bennett embarked on an entrepreneurial life a few years ago, delving into coaching fellow entrepreneurs with their businesses. She relishes the challenge of taking ideas to the next level, identifying strengths and helping people transform, to make the most of their potential.

 

Her own challenge however came down to learning how to focus on specific ideas and offers for her own business, which, as we know, can be a bit of a struggle for multipotentialites when there are just so many paths you can choose, and that you are capable of choosing.

 

On this new episode of The MultiPod, Esther and today's host Ted get into an engaging discussion about Esther's take on multipotentiality, and how we each find our own way of identifying with it. For her, it's not necessarily about trying as many things as possible, but maintaining enough variety to not be stuck into doing just one thing. Her business life has allowed her to see what works and what's sustainable for her life and habits.

 

Nicheing down, pricing, marketing, project work and trial offers are all themes that we chat about today. Esther combines her business pursuits with a part-time job, for the variety and the social contact. But she knows she will never work full-time for someone else again! The freedom and possibilities of being an entrepreneur are too enticing.

 

We also chat a bit about life in the Netherlands, green space and cycling, and the ever-intriguing concept of space and distance. And, for all of our Dutch speakers, check out Esther's own podcast about entrepreneurship, making choices, taking action and having fun!

 

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:04:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 1992 Esther Bennett embarked on an entrepreneurial life a few years ago, delving into coaching fellow entrepreneurs with their businesses. She relishes the challenge of taking ideas to the next level, identifying strengths and helping people transform, to... Esther Bennett embarked on an entrepreneurial life a few years ago, delving into coaching fellow entrepreneurs with their businesses. She relishes the challenge of taking ideas to the next level, identifying strengths and helping people transform, to... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No "Just Buy the Ticket!" Live Events for Multipotentialites, with Colleen - The MultiPod 103 109 109 "Just Buy the Ticket!" Live Events for Multipotentialites, with Colleen - The MultiPod 103 full bb713685-8513-45f0-99f7-f905ea402c67 https://themultipod.com/episodes/just-buy-the-ticket-live-events-for-multipotentialites-with-colleen-the-multipod-103 Amongst a busy few months of activities this year for the MultiPod crew, co-host Ted managed to get to a live event in June of 2023, the Camp Indie conference in Kent, Connecticut. Bringing location independent-minded folks together, there was a lot of crossover between the Location Indie and Puttyverse communities, with numerous folks there members of both.

One of whom was Colleen McGraw, part of the Puttyverse since early 2019, and someone we have long hoped to get on The MultiPod. As so often happens, things come together at the right time and, in particular, place, as Ted and Colleen were able to sit down for a live recording of today's episode.

We focused on the theme of attending live events, finding our place as multipotentialites, introducing the concept (as so often happens), and "finding your people." Colleen has been to quite a few of these in-person events, and talks about what it's like to meet people in person for the first time, and finding a path through an event as an introvert. You don't have to participate in everything, and you can certainly find the moments to recharge and take a break.

But it's wonderful to get to chat with people without any digital barriers (as much as those tools have brought us together in the first place). Live events have even made Colleen a hugger!

In the post-pandemic world, we appreciate the IRL meetups more than ever. Listen in for shout-outs to Ryan C and the Netherlands contingent of the Puttyverse! And if you're listening from the northern Virgina/DC/Maryland area, get in touch with Colleen, she'd love to go for a coffee ;)

To top it off, things are looking promising that The Puttyverse's own in-person event will take place again next year, this time in the Minneapolis, MN area, in either August or September. Visit https://everythingconference.com/ to get on the waitlist for more info!

And when the time comes, if you're on the fence: Just Buy the Ticket!

 

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Amongst a busy few months of activities this year for the MultiPod crew, co-host Ted managed to get to a live event in June of 2023, the Camp Indie conference in Kent, Connecticut. Bringing location independent-minded folks together, there was a lot of crossover between the Location Indie and Puttyverse communities, with numerous folks there members of both.

One of whom was Colleen McGraw, part of the Puttyverse since early 2019, and someone we have long hoped to get on The MultiPod. As so often happens, things come together at the right time and, in particular, place, as Ted and Colleen were able to sit down for a live recording of today's episode.

We focused on the theme of attending live events, finding our place as multipotentialites, introducing the concept (as so often happens), and "finding your people." Colleen has been to quite a few of these in-person events, and talks about what it's like to meet people in person for the first time, and finding a path through an event as an introvert. You don't have to participate in everything, and you can certainly find the moments to recharge and take a break.

But it's wonderful to get to chat with people without any digital barriers (as much as those tools have brought us together in the first place). Live events have even made Colleen a hugger!

In the post-pandemic world, we appreciate the IRL meetups more than ever. Listen in for shout-outs to Ryan C and the Netherlands contingent of the Puttyverse! And if you're listening from the northern Virgina/DC/Maryland area, get in touch with Colleen, she'd love to go for a coffee ;)

To top it off, things are looking promising that The Puttyverse's own in-person event will take place again next year, this time in the Minneapolis, MN area, in either August or September. Visit https://everythingconference.com/ to get on the waitlist for more info!

And when the time comes, if you're on the fence: Just Buy the Ticket!

 

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:39:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 1828 Amongst a busy few months of activities this year for the MultiPod crew, co-host Ted managed to get to a live event in June of 2023, the Camp Indie conference in Kent, Connecticut. Bringing location independent-minded folks together, there was a lot... Amongst a busy few months of activities this year for the MultiPod crew, co-host Ted managed to get to a live event in June of 2023, the Camp Indie conference in Kent, Connecticut. Bringing location independent-minded folks together, there was a lot... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Community Building from the Brasilian Jungle, with Ti0 - The MultiPod 102 108 108 Community Building from the Brasilian Jungle, with Ti0 - The MultiPod 102 full 73ad3dbd-c8aa-4786-8f93-0ffea6fcc9c1 https://themultipod.com/episodes/community-building-from-the-brasilian-jungle-with-ti0-the-multipod-102 The date was April 19, 2020, and a brand new member sat down in The MultiPod chair to introduce himself and his fascinating backstory.

 

He was known as Ti0, and he was not even three weeks into his Puttyverse journey. The episode was titled, "Finding the Ability to Deal with the Unknown," an apt title not just reflective of Ti0's life changes but the state that we were all in at the time, 1 month into the pandemic.

 

Today, Ti0 is a well-entrenched, active and influential participant in the Puttyverse experience, to the extent where he even has a new position: "Community Coordinator," or at least that's what we're calling it for now! It's a bit of an "everything & anything" role that fills a gap in the administrative structure of the community, and is, of course, perfect for a multipotentialite.

 

The announcement in March of Ti0's new position led to Ted approaching Ti0 to reconnect and share his ideas for activities going forward, and find out more about how he ended up with this new role. Not even thinking that it was anywhere close to the same time-frame of when he was first on the show.

 

We connected on April 14th, 2023, and quickly realized how coincidental the timing was. This episode is being published on April 19th, 2023, three years to the day after Ti0's first apperance on The MultiPod. Time travel indeed.

 

Ti0 continues to live in the Brasilian jungle, seemingly remote and isolated from everything but in fact, in a place with deep ties to community and to the retreat centre nearby, where he worked for the past 8 years. He has now left that position, but while he maintains connections there, the Puttyverse's impact on his life has increased. 

 

We chat about place, wandering and then staying put. The end perhaps of the physical journey and the start of the metaphysical. Ti0 has had many pensive thoughts about the nature of home and his own association with "home," having grown up in Mumbai, then moving to and living in Seattle for years, and now very much settled in Brasil. Did they all feel like "home" at the time? How does one resolve themselves to a place that is no longer, and will likely never again be, your home?

 

We chat about letting go and moving to the next chapter in life. The ayuhuasca retreat centre was a big part of Ti0's life, and he recently went through that moment that so much of us encounter in our multipotentialite journey: letting go of the thing you've loved and done for a long time. You know it's time, you know you're ready, but how easy is it to close the book? How much do you even need to "close" the book?

 

Tune in to hear Ti0's thoughts on the Puttyverse experience, how it's evolved and changed from his perspective over the past three years, and hear his answer on whether he's an introvert or extrovert... what would be your guess?!

 

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

 

]]> The date was April 19, 2020, and a brand new member sat down in The MultiPod chair to introduce himself and his fascinating backstory.

 

He was known as Ti0, and he was not even three weeks into his Puttyverse journey. The episode was titled, "Finding the Ability to Deal with the Unknown," an apt title not just reflective of Ti0's life changes but the state that we were all in at the time, 1 month into the pandemic.

 

Today, Ti0 is a well-entrenched, active and influential participant in the Puttyverse experience, to the extent where he even has a new position: "Community Coordinator," or at least that's what we're calling it for now! It's a bit of an "everything & anything" role that fills a gap in the administrative structure of the community, and is, of course, perfect for a multipotentialite.

 

The announcement in March of Ti0's new position led to Ted approaching Ti0 to reconnect and share his ideas for activities going forward, and find out more about how he ended up with this new role. Not even thinking that it was anywhere close to the same time-frame of when he was first on the show.

 

We connected on April 14th, 2023, and quickly realized how coincidental the timing was. This episode is being published on April 19th, 2023, three years to the day after Ti0's first apperance on The MultiPod. Time travel indeed.

 

Ti0 continues to live in the Brasilian jungle, seemingly remote and isolated from everything but in fact, in a place with deep ties to community and to the retreat centre nearby, where he worked for the past 8 years. He has now left that position, but while he maintains connections there, the Puttyverse's impact on his life has increased. 

 

We chat about place, wandering and then staying put. The end perhaps of the physical journey and the start of the metaphysical. Ti0 has had many pensive thoughts about the nature of home and his own association with "home," having grown up in Mumbai, then moving to and living in Seattle for years, and now very much settled in Brasil. Did they all feel like "home" at the time? How does one resolve themselves to a place that is no longer, and will likely never again be, your home?

 

We chat about letting go and moving to the next chapter in life. The ayuhuasca retreat centre was a big part of Ti0's life, and he recently went through that moment that so much of us encounter in our multipotentialite journey: letting go of the thing you've loved and done for a long time. You know it's time, you know you're ready, but how easy is it to close the book? How much do you even need to "close" the book?

 

Tune in to hear Ti0's thoughts on the Puttyverse experience, how it's evolved and changed from his perspective over the past three years, and hear his answer on whether he's an introvert or extrovert... what would be your guess?!

 

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

 

]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2023 11:16:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2037 The date was April 19, 2020, and a brand new member sat down in chair to introduce himself and his fascinating backstory.   He was known as Ti0, and he was not even three weeks into his Puttyverse journey. The episode was titled, "," an apt... The date was April 19, 2020, and a brand new member sat down in chair to introduce himself and his fascinating backstory.   He was known as Ti0, and he was not even three weeks into his Puttyverse journey. The episode was titled, "," an apt... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Live From Portugal at Casa da Sónia - The MultiPod 101 107 107 Live From Portugal at Casa da Sónia - The MultiPod 101 full 1893f0df-820c-4f60-8457-75ac7a9a5254 https://themultipod.com/episodes/live-from-portugal-at-casa-da-sonia-the-multipod-101 Today's episode of The MultiPod is a very special one, a rare opportunity and a moment a long time coming: host Ted sits down with Puttyverse stalwart Sónia da Veiga, live from her house in Portugal!

Ted and family are coming to the end of a 3 month voyage, mostly in Portugal, slow travelling and learning about the country, its history and its people. It's tricky though as a traveller to really get that local exposure, to step into someone's house and observe what day to day life is really like.

The visit here has been that opportunity, and so the topic of today's conversation is Portugal itself, a chance to understand the country better and connect the dots that have been forming over the past few weeks. We chat about Portugal's influence on the world, from Japan to India to England, and how even for a small country, the regions and districts have their distinct identity and dialects. 

Ted has been curious about Portguese attitudes towards everything from recycling to graffiti, public art and the remarkable tiled sidewalks that are everywhere in the country. It's a place that values equally, if not more, the public space as a tableau for creativity and design, rather than simply being functional. Although that can make surfaces very slippery when it rains, it leaves the entire country feeling like a work of art. There's marble and granite everywhere!

Enter any grocery store and immediately you will smell the fresh fish section, with tremendous variety. But how do people actually cook it, especially the salted cod, flattened and laid open, and stacked prominently front-and-centre? How do you eat that? Sónia tells us how, plus we learn about some other Portuguese dishes and the history behind them.

We chat about distances, driving times, the impact of tourism and the gradual movement of people back to the countryside over the past couple years, as they search a better quality of life.

And we conclude with a handy Portuguese lesson, particularly on pronunciation: dictionaries and YouTube can only do so much; here's your chance to learn from a native speaker how to pronounce "ao."

We've been planning this visit for the past year, and now it's finally here. It's such a delight to share this conversation with our fellow Puttypeep. 

]]> Today's episode of The MultiPod is a very special one, a rare opportunity and a moment a long time coming: host Ted sits down with Puttyverse stalwart Sónia da Veiga, live from her house in Portugal!

Ted and family are coming to the end of a 3 month voyage, mostly in Portugal, slow travelling and learning about the country, its history and its people. It's tricky though as a traveller to really get that local exposure, to step into someone's house and observe what day to day life is really like.

The visit here has been that opportunity, and so the topic of today's conversation is Portugal itself, a chance to understand the country better and connect the dots that have been forming over the past few weeks. We chat about Portugal's influence on the world, from Japan to India to England, and how even for a small country, the regions and districts have their distinct identity and dialects. 

Ted has been curious about Portguese attitudes towards everything from recycling to graffiti, public art and the remarkable tiled sidewalks that are everywhere in the country. It's a place that values equally, if not more, the public space as a tableau for creativity and design, rather than simply being functional. Although that can make surfaces very slippery when it rains, it leaves the entire country feeling like a work of art. There's marble and granite everywhere!

Enter any grocery store and immediately you will smell the fresh fish section, with tremendous variety. But how do people actually cook it, especially the salted cod, flattened and laid open, and stacked prominently front-and-centre? How do you eat that? Sónia tells us how, plus we learn about some other Portuguese dishes and the history behind them.

We chat about distances, driving times, the impact of tourism and the gradual movement of people back to the countryside over the past couple years, as they search a better quality of life.

And we conclude with a handy Portuguese lesson, particularly on pronunciation: dictionaries and YouTube can only do so much; here's your chance to learn from a native speaker how to pronounce "ao."

We've been planning this visit for the past year, and now it's finally here. It's such a delight to share this conversation with our fellow Puttypeep. 

]]> Sun, 19 Mar 2023 05:45:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3177 Today's episode of The MultiPod is a very special one, a rare opportunity and a moment a long time coming: host Ted sits down with Puttyverse stalwart Sónia da Veiga, live from her house in Portugal! Ted and family are coming to the end of a 3 month... Today's episode of The MultiPod is a very special one, a rare opportunity and a moment a long time coming: host Ted sits down with Puttyverse stalwart Sónia da Veiga, live from her house in Portugal! Ted and family are coming to the end of a 3 month... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No The MultiPod at 5 Years: Episode 100 106 106 The MultiPod at 5 Years: Episode 100 full 3390e587-823c-47b8-8d4c-056660f36c27 https://themultipod.com/episodes/the-multipod-at-5-years-episode-100 The MultiPod hits its milestones: 100 episodes, coinciding with our 5th anniversary week since launching the podcast in January of 2018.

To celebrate, the original band gets back together. Ted and Vanessa are joined by Sandrine, Sara and Mike, reconnecting for the first time in years.

The episode is full of updates of what we've all been up to, news - including two marriages - career and business evolutions, reflections on the impact podcasting has had on our lives (particularly this very show), and most of all, perspective on the Puttyverse and multipotentiality.

We learn how episodes and conversations on The MultiPod helped us make bold decisions, take action and feel empowered and even accountable in doing so. We each talk about how we have embraced multipotentiality and used it to our advantage, as a source of pride and confidence, through direct applications to our work, our businesses, how we spend our time and how we live our lives.

Most of us haven't connected since before the pandemic, so that played a role too in forcing adjustments and adaptations over the past couple years, but our flexible, multipotentialite selves perhaps seized new opportunities at hand as a result.

And we learn how we each feel more comfortable with ourselves and our identities, thanks to this community of like-minded people who bring out the best in us, understand our approach to life and inspire us to be ourselves.

It's a positive and heartwarming conversation amongst old friends, and for those who have been around long enough you'll enjoy hearing some familiar voices again. Links to reach out to Sara, Mike and Sandrine are below, if you wish to send anyone a message. Vanessa and Ted were ecstatic to be able to put this together for you. 

5 years is an eternity for multipods, and somehow The MultiPod has kept going, year in, year out. It goes to show that as long as you enjoy doing something, you might as well keep doing it!

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> The MultiPod hits its milestones: 100 episodes, coinciding with our 5th anniversary week since launching the podcast in January of 2018.

To celebrate, the original band gets back together. Ted and Vanessa are joined by Sandrine, Sara and Mike, reconnecting for the first time in years.

The episode is full of updates of what we've all been up to, news - including two marriages - career and business evolutions, reflections on the impact podcasting has had on our lives (particularly this very show), and most of all, perspective on the Puttyverse and multipotentiality.

We learn how episodes and conversations on The MultiPod helped us make bold decisions, take action and feel empowered and even accountable in doing so. We each talk about how we have embraced multipotentiality and used it to our advantage, as a source of pride and confidence, through direct applications to our work, our businesses, how we spend our time and how we live our lives.

Most of us haven't connected since before the pandemic, so that played a role too in forcing adjustments and adaptations over the past couple years, but our flexible, multipotentialite selves perhaps seized new opportunities at hand as a result.

And we learn how we each feel more comfortable with ourselves and our identities, thanks to this community of like-minded people who bring out the best in us, understand our approach to life and inspire us to be ourselves.

It's a positive and heartwarming conversation amongst old friends, and for those who have been around long enough you'll enjoy hearing some familiar voices again. Links to reach out to Sara, Mike and Sandrine are below, if you wish to send anyone a message. Vanessa and Ted were ecstatic to be able to put this together for you. 

5 years is an eternity for multipods, and somehow The MultiPod has kept going, year in, year out. It goes to show that as long as you enjoy doing something, you might as well keep doing it!

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2023 01:29:00 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3805 The MultiPod hits its milestones: 100 episodes, coinciding with our 5th anniversary week since launching the podcast in January of 2018. To celebrate, the original band gets back together. Ted and Vanessa are joined by Sandrine, Sara and Mike,... The MultiPod hits its milestones: 100 episodes, coinciding with our 5th anniversary week since launching the podcast in January of 2018. To celebrate, the original band gets back together. Ted and Vanessa are joined by Sandrine, Sara and Mike,... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Deb's Lightbulb Moment: Just Do It - The MultiPod 099 105 105 Deb's Lightbulb Moment: Just Do It - The MultiPod 099 full 84f19946-23ba-4d3a-a434-51bf3af5a52f https://themultipod.com/episodes/debs-lightbulb-moment-just-do-it-the-multipod-099 We enter the 5th Anniversary week of The MultiPod, starting with Episode #099, published 5 years to the day from Episode #001 (What Does Multipotentiality Mean to You).

Episode 99 welcomes Deb Bilger, and quickly evolves into a conversation on "place," a common theme here over many episodes. Deb and co-host Vanessa both live in Edmonton, Alberta, and even co-host Ted spent a few short months there in between jobs, 16 years ago (although it doesn't feel that long ago). We chat about commonalities and the not-so-distinct nature of the city, where streets are numbered and the suburbs are uniform. It can be quite nice though, Edmonton certainly has its merits.

But how did Deb end up there, having grown up and spent formative years in Toronto, Ontario? In fact, it's an adventurous tale that starts with a true "lightbulb moment:" when Deb suddenly realized one day that she was ready to quit her job, sell virtually everything and move to Santiago, Chile to immerse herself in Spanish.

The takeaway: Just Do It. 

But it doesn't have to be a big life-changing decision. You can have moments like that every day, which is another valuable lesson.

Deb spent most of her time teaching Business English in Chile, but networking and serendipitous connections also led to some pretty unique and profound opportunities. She found herself translating, from Spanish into English, sensitive, raw testimonials from the 2010 Copiapó Mining disaster in Chile, where all 33 trapped miners were sucessfully rescued after 69 days.

And she had already lived through her own trauma, the 2010 Chilean earthquake, 8.8 on the scale for 3 minutes!

Then we switch to learning about writing and translating labels for Chilean wine, where the payment is sometimes made in bottles ;)

Language is another common theme on The MultiPod, and we find ourselves talking about dreaming in another language. Our subconscious brains certainly seem to know more than they are letting on to our conscious brain. It's fascinating to consider what we don't know we know.

Meanwhile, Deb has heard the Dalai Lama speak in person, twice. Meditation was a significant takeaway from these experiences, and these days there are useful apps to help you decompress and focus, even while waiting in your car.

Our conversation today is interspersed with numerous themes and topics, and includes a big announcement from Vanessa: A new Puttypeep is on the way! Due date in March!

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> We enter the 5th Anniversary week of The MultiPod, starting with Episode #099, published 5 years to the day from Episode #001 (What Does Multipotentiality Mean to You).

Episode 99 welcomes Deb Bilger, and quickly evolves into a conversation on "place," a common theme here over many episodes. Deb and co-host Vanessa both live in Edmonton, Alberta, and even co-host Ted spent a few short months there in between jobs, 16 years ago (although it doesn't feel that long ago). We chat about commonalities and the not-so-distinct nature of the city, where streets are numbered and the suburbs are uniform. It can be quite nice though, Edmonton certainly has its merits.

But how did Deb end up there, having grown up and spent formative years in Toronto, Ontario? In fact, it's an adventurous tale that starts with a true "lightbulb moment:" when Deb suddenly realized one day that she was ready to quit her job, sell virtually everything and move to Santiago, Chile to immerse herself in Spanish.

The takeaway: Just Do It. 

But it doesn't have to be a big life-changing decision. You can have moments like that every day, which is another valuable lesson.

Deb spent most of her time teaching Business English in Chile, but networking and serendipitous connections also led to some pretty unique and profound opportunities. She found herself translating, from Spanish into English, sensitive, raw testimonials from the 2010 Copiapó Mining disaster in Chile, where all 33 trapped miners were sucessfully rescued after 69 days.

And she had already lived through her own trauma, the 2010 Chilean earthquake, 8.8 on the scale for 3 minutes!

Then we switch to learning about writing and translating labels for Chilean wine, where the payment is sometimes made in bottles ;)

Language is another common theme on The MultiPod, and we find ourselves talking about dreaming in another language. Our subconscious brains certainly seem to know more than they are letting on to our conscious brain. It's fascinating to consider what we don't know we know.

Meanwhile, Deb has heard the Dalai Lama speak in person, twice. Meditation was a significant takeaway from these experiences, and these days there are useful apps to help you decompress and focus, even while waiting in your car.

Our conversation today is interspersed with numerous themes and topics, and includes a big announcement from Vanessa: A new Puttypeep is on the way! Due date in March!

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Wed, 04 Jan 2023 23:59:00 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2462 We enter the 5th Anniversary week of The MultiPod, starting with Episode #099, published 5 years to the day from Episode #001 (What Does Multipotentiality Mean to You). Episode 99 welcomes Deb Bilger, and quickly evolves into a conversation on... We enter the 5th Anniversary week of The MultiPod, starting with Episode #099, published 5 years to the day from Episode #001 (What Does Multipotentiality Mean to You). Episode 99 welcomes Deb Bilger, and quickly evolves into a conversation on... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No How the Way You Spend Your Time Reflects Your Career Values - The MultiPod 098 104 104 How the Way You Spend Your Time Reflects Your Career Values - The MultiPod 098 full 085f402f-e253-48e9-b154-26b40db2fcfd https://themultipod.com/episodes/how-the-way-you-spend-your-time-reflects-your-career-values-the-multipod-098 Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence take centre-stage in today's episode of The MultiPod, and it's framed around the challenge of building and shaping a career in those (and similar) fields, while maintaining a sense of control over your life, and balance between your interests and values.

Melissav is on this road as we speak, having embarked on a career in fascinating scientific disciplines, yet not wanting to be trapped into any one in particular. Fortunately, of late she has been in the midst of a healthy pause and reset, purposefully in between jobs, and considering her next options. This has meant taking time to rediscover hobbies and passions, build new and healthy habits and ponder her journey to this point.

As listeners of The MultiPod, in learning today about Melissa and her story we also get fascinating insight into her most recent field of Artificial Intelligence. Melissa's research includes studying "deep learning" in AI, and identifying and mitigating bias in AI models. Biased data comes from biased humans, so how do we circumvent that? Can we align AI with human values, and of course who determines what those values are?

Now, narrow-use cases mean it's very unlikely that AI would develop "a mind of its own." It's unlikely that your Tesla will become sentient. The goal in this stage of development is to creat authenticity in AI and the user experience (think chat bots and the like).

And then we pivot into quantum computing!, Melissa's next potential career step.

If you've heard the term and are curious to understand more and put it into perspective, Melissa gives us a great summary.

One of the impending impacts of quantum computing is on our current encryption models and systems. If you're familiar with Shor's Algorithm, you'll know what it could do in the hands of a quantum computer. We could (and probably should) be seeing wholesale changes to the structure and systems of our cybersecurity in the very near future.

So how does one build a meaningful "career" in a burgeoning field, while maintaining control over their choices and commitments?

And then there's the impact that starting a career and getting into the working world has upon other interests and hobbies, which get pushed to the wayside, almost intentionally. As we talk about often on this show, we need to recognize the need to be intentional about our projects, hobbies and interests. We can't count on them to materialize naturally.

"Shape your life *and* your calendar around what matters to you!"

Keep the conversation going with Melissa, check out her site and leave a message.

We even preview possible future Puttyverse Panel discussions, something new for the community...

It's an episode chock full of learning, inspiration, ideas and excitement!

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence take centre-stage in today's episode of The MultiPod, and it's framed around the challenge of building and shaping a career in those (and similar) fields, while maintaining a sense of control over your life, and balance between your interests and values.

Melissav is on this road as we speak, having embarked on a career in fascinating scientific disciplines, yet not wanting to be trapped into any one in particular. Fortunately, of late she has been in the midst of a healthy pause and reset, purposefully in between jobs, and considering her next options. This has meant taking time to rediscover hobbies and passions, build new and healthy habits and ponder her journey to this point.

As listeners of The MultiPod, in learning today about Melissa and her story we also get fascinating insight into her most recent field of Artificial Intelligence. Melissa's research includes studying "deep learning" in AI, and identifying and mitigating bias in AI models. Biased data comes from biased humans, so how do we circumvent that? Can we align AI with human values, and of course who determines what those values are?

Now, narrow-use cases mean it's very unlikely that AI would develop "a mind of its own." It's unlikely that your Tesla will become sentient. The goal in this stage of development is to creat authenticity in AI and the user experience (think chat bots and the like).

And then we pivot into quantum computing!, Melissa's next potential career step.

If you've heard the term and are curious to understand more and put it into perspective, Melissa gives us a great summary.

One of the impending impacts of quantum computing is on our current encryption models and systems. If you're familiar with Shor's Algorithm, you'll know what it could do in the hands of a quantum computer. We could (and probably should) be seeing wholesale changes to the structure and systems of our cybersecurity in the very near future.

So how does one build a meaningful "career" in a burgeoning field, while maintaining control over their choices and commitments?

And then there's the impact that starting a career and getting into the working world has upon other interests and hobbies, which get pushed to the wayside, almost intentionally. As we talk about often on this show, we need to recognize the need to be intentional about our projects, hobbies and interests. We can't count on them to materialize naturally.

"Shape your life *and* your calendar around what matters to you!"

Keep the conversation going with Melissa, check out her site and leave a message.

We even preview possible future Puttyverse Panel discussions, something new for the community...

It's an episode chock full of learning, inspiration, ideas and excitement!

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Wed, 28 Dec 2022 12:12:00 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2097 Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence take centre-stage in today's episode of The MultiPod, and it's framed around the challenge of building and shaping a career in those (and similar) fields, while maintaining a sense of control over your... Quantum Computing and Artificial Intelligence take centre-stage in today's episode of The MultiPod, and it's framed around the challenge of building and shaping a career in those (and similar) fields, while maintaining a sense of control over your... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No From Zambia via The Puttyverse - The MultiPod 097 103 103 From Zambia via The Puttyverse - The MultiPod 097 full 1bbdc1a7-9df2-473a-9f87-02f0c23c43b4 https://themultipod.com/episodes/from-zambia-via-the-puttyverse-the-multipod-097 From Zambia via The Puttyverse

Here in the Puttyverse we have always enjoyed connecting people together from around the world, in different time zones, languages and cultures, and The MultiPod is no exception. We're delighted today to welcome Mapalo, our first guest from Zambia, to share her story of being born and growing up in the US, but then moving to her family's native Zambia only later in her formative teenage years.

Mapalo is now busy building, with her business partners, an innovative and original business in Lusaka, providing digitization services for organizations that currently process information and tasks manually. It's an idea bursting with opportunity, and in true multipotentialite fashion has tremendous potential for variety.

One's mind is drawn immediately towards government or business clients, but they are also looking at ideas like giving amateur athletes access to a digital database, so scouts and colleges can more easily find them and unearth their talent. Or college students, who need to find a dormitory or similar residence, and could tap into an app that shows them available space and what their options are. 

Along the way, Mapalo has come to recognize that she's more drawn to entrepreneurship than following along the lines of her parents' structured careers, at least for now. She was in fact a step away from pursuing medical school, but fate perhaps intervened and sent her in a different direction.

Mapalo also tells us a bit about life in Zambia, learning the local dialect and even adjusting to the more British English that is spoken there, as opposed to the American English she grew up with.

Moving back then amounted to a sort of "reverse culture shock," where things seem familiar, and arguably should be, but it's still a massive adjustment to actually live through it. The conversation is reminiscent of our episodes talking about Third Culture Kids, and the adaptation that goes with it. All part of the international flavour of our community.

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> From Zambia via The Puttyverse

Here in the Puttyverse we have always enjoyed connecting people together from around the world, in different time zones, languages and cultures, and The MultiPod is no exception. We're delighted today to welcome Mapalo, our first guest from Zambia, to share her story of being born and growing up in the US, but then moving to her family's native Zambia only later in her formative teenage years.

Mapalo is now busy building, with her business partners, an innovative and original business in Lusaka, providing digitization services for organizations that currently process information and tasks manually. It's an idea bursting with opportunity, and in true multipotentialite fashion has tremendous potential for variety.

One's mind is drawn immediately towards government or business clients, but they are also looking at ideas like giving amateur athletes access to a digital database, so scouts and colleges can more easily find them and unearth their talent. Or college students, who need to find a dormitory or similar residence, and could tap into an app that shows them available space and what their options are. 

Along the way, Mapalo has come to recognize that she's more drawn to entrepreneurship than following along the lines of her parents' structured careers, at least for now. She was in fact a step away from pursuing medical school, but fate perhaps intervened and sent her in a different direction.

Mapalo also tells us a bit about life in Zambia, learning the local dialect and even adjusting to the more British English that is spoken there, as opposed to the American English she grew up with.

Moving back then amounted to a sort of "reverse culture shock," where things seem familiar, and arguably should be, but it's still a massive adjustment to actually live through it. The conversation is reminiscent of our episodes talking about Third Culture Kids, and the adaptation that goes with it. All part of the international flavour of our community.

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2022 20:14:00 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 1723 From Zambia via The Puttyverse Here in the Puttyverse we have always enjoyed connecting people together from around the world, in different time zones, languages and cultures, and The MultiPod is no exception. We're delighted today to welcome Mapalo,... From Zambia via The Puttyverse Here in the Puttyverse we have always enjoyed connecting people together from around the world, in different time zones, languages and cultures, and The MultiPod is no exception. We're delighted today to welcome Mapalo,... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No The Puttyverse: "A Place Where You Can Share Dreams," with Dee - The MultiPod 096 102 102 The Puttyverse: "A Place Where You Can Share Dreams," with Dee - The MultiPod 096 full 5e25dfaf-3c32-4c55-99a4-d53bcee1ead8 https://themultipod.com/episodes/the-puttyverse-a-place-where-you-can-share-dreams-with-dee-the-multipod-096 Today we welcome to the podcast Dee, our new Pop Up Friend. Dee is the type of Puttypeep who seems like she's been around for ages, and yet somehow only joined the community just a few short weeks ago.

Her profile is a wonderful and diverse mix of interests, passions, commitments, projects, businesses, studies and new beginnings. Co-hosts Vanessa and Ted chat with Dee today about as many of those as we can squeeze into 35 minutes. 

Dee's journey has taken her from a childhood in Southeast Asia to living the past decade in Berlin, Germany, reflecting her TCK (Third Culture Kid) roots. That remains her current home base, but it might change depending on the evolution of her latest project, which would ultimately involve a 15 year commitment, in other words an eternity for a multipotentialite!

In our conversation we chat about how empowering it is to end things on our own terms, even when to outsiders it typically seems like a strange or illogical decision. Dee reflects on her plethora of ideas and creative projects, and how for her, ideas that have application in the real world make them even more exciting and motivating.

Pursue your dreams and projects, but not to the detriment of everything else. Sometimes we have to focus and commit to something, but we each have to find the balance between putting enough time into it to make it worthwhile, or in other words, to "give it a chance," while still respecting our other interests and projects.

It's the constant give-and-take, and it can feel like a lonely journey. Thank goodness we have the Puttyverse, a community where you can share your latest, bravest, craziest dream and feel acknowledged, encouraged and understood.

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Today we welcome to the podcast Dee, our new Pop Up Friend. Dee is the type of Puttypeep who seems like she's been around for ages, and yet somehow only joined the community just a few short weeks ago.

Her profile is a wonderful and diverse mix of interests, passions, commitments, projects, businesses, studies and new beginnings. Co-hosts Vanessa and Ted chat with Dee today about as many of those as we can squeeze into 35 minutes. 

Dee's journey has taken her from a childhood in Southeast Asia to living the past decade in Berlin, Germany, reflecting her TCK (Third Culture Kid) roots. That remains her current home base, but it might change depending on the evolution of her latest project, which would ultimately involve a 15 year commitment, in other words an eternity for a multipotentialite!

In our conversation we chat about how empowering it is to end things on our own terms, even when to outsiders it typically seems like a strange or illogical decision. Dee reflects on her plethora of ideas and creative projects, and how for her, ideas that have application in the real world make them even more exciting and motivating.

Pursue your dreams and projects, but not to the detriment of everything else. Sometimes we have to focus and commit to something, but we each have to find the balance between putting enough time into it to make it worthwhile, or in other words, to "give it a chance," while still respecting our other interests and projects.

It's the constant give-and-take, and it can feel like a lonely journey. Thank goodness we have the Puttyverse, a community where you can share your latest, bravest, craziest dream and feel acknowledged, encouraged and understood.

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]]> Sun, 04 Dec 2022 20:34:00 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2266 Today we welcome to the podcast Dee, our new . Dee is the type of Puttypeep who seems like she's been around for ages, and yet somehow only joined the community just a few short weeks ago. Her profile is a wonderful and diverse mix of interests,... Today we welcome to the podcast Dee, our new . Dee is the type of Puttypeep who seems like she's been around for ages, and yet somehow only joined the community just a few short weeks ago. Her profile is a wonderful and diverse mix of interests,... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No In the Middle of the Next Transformation with RobyFox - The MultiPod 095 101 101 In the Middle of the Next Transformation with RobyFox - The MultiPod 095 full 6506bfc5-2ac1-4325-97cc-3501d7439aa9 https://themultipod.com/episodes/in-the-middle-of-the-next-transformation-with-robyfox-the-multipod-095 The MultiPod is back from its latest summer break, and today's host Ted is joined by Puttyverse polyglot Roby for a fun and thought-provoking conversation that floats through languages, travel, making big career changes, trusting yourself and your instincts and immersing yourself in transitions.

Roby hails from Switzerland (the Italian-speaking part ;), and after training as a translator, walked away from a typical corporate, mainstream career path to move to Rome and become an actress. 

19 years later, with numerous roles and experiences under her belt, including being part of Academy Award-submitted films, it was time to change again and leave the crazy hustle and intensity of Rome behind. She returned to a small Swiss village of cows, churches and a few hundred people, near the Italian border, to plan her next step.

But as we talk about today, that didn't necessarily imply a short stopover or a transition with a deadline. More than two years hence, she remains there, pursuing new career and business ideas including coaching and mentoring, voice-over work and online opportunities, yet still with the intention of moving on. Probably.

It is a conversation about coming and going, finding home and awareness of place. Contrasts. Quiet versus noisy.

And on finding the things you really, really want to do - finding that clarity and confidence.

 

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> The MultiPod is back from its latest summer break, and today's host Ted is joined by Puttyverse polyglot Roby for a fun and thought-provoking conversation that floats through languages, travel, making big career changes, trusting yourself and your instincts and immersing yourself in transitions.

Roby hails from Switzerland (the Italian-speaking part ;), and after training as a translator, walked away from a typical corporate, mainstream career path to move to Rome and become an actress. 

19 years later, with numerous roles and experiences under her belt, including being part of Academy Award-submitted films, it was time to change again and leave the crazy hustle and intensity of Rome behind. She returned to a small Swiss village of cows, churches and a few hundred people, near the Italian border, to plan her next step.

But as we talk about today, that didn't necessarily imply a short stopover or a transition with a deadline. More than two years hence, she remains there, pursuing new career and business ideas including coaching and mentoring, voice-over work and online opportunities, yet still with the intention of moving on. Probably.

It is a conversation about coming and going, finding home and awareness of place. Contrasts. Quiet versus noisy.

And on finding the things you really, really want to do - finding that clarity and confidence.

 

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Fri, 26 Aug 2022 11:31:25 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2244 The MultiPod is back from its latest summer break, and today's host Ted is joined by Puttyverse polyglot Roby for a fun and thought-provoking conversation that floats through languages, travel, making big career changes, trusting yourself and your... The MultiPod is back from its latest summer break, and today's host Ted is joined by Puttyverse polyglot Roby for a fun and thought-provoking conversation that floats through languages, travel, making big career changes, trusting yourself and your... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No MultiPod Extras: Entrepreneurs Group Profile, with Rossco 100 100 MultiPod Extras: Entrepreneurs Group Profile, with Rossco full 3b9a62d5-e742-4646-9f49-ebb66f559c84 https://themultipod.com/episodes/multipod-extras-entrepreneurs-group-profile-with-rossco The MultiPod has been on our summer break, but we're getting warmed up again with this bonus episode for you.

One of our plans over the next little while is to profile some of the Groups in the Puttyverse, to learn more about them and perhaps give them a boost of attention, a chance to make some announcements, or recognize achievements.

The Entrepreneurs group has been up and running for about a year and a half, but it's down to one facilitator (Ted) and could use a bit of a boost. True to form, entrepreneurs can get pretty busy and sometimes things fall through the cracks.

New Puttyverse member Rossco is here to lend a hand with his bountiful energy and enthusiasm. 

In this bonus episode, we get a bit of an introduction to Ross and his background, but mostly dive into the nature of the Entrepreneurs group, how we can make it more useful and engaging, and cater to its members and their needs.

To that end, we promote an upcoming Huddle for the group, the next Offers & Needs Market, and in particular, highlight the Puttyverse Marketplace spreadsheet, where community members can find help in getting tasks done and supporting each other, whether through paid work, bartering, skills exchange or sometimes simply giving someone the chance to practice a skill.

There's lots to look forward to, and we'll see what we can accomplish organically, one step at a time.

If you are a Puttyverse Group Facilitator, reach out to The MultiPod at themultipodcast@gmail.com and let us know how we can promote your group and its activities! Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> The MultiPod has been on our summer break, but we're getting warmed up again with this bonus episode for you.

One of our plans over the next little while is to profile some of the Groups in the Puttyverse, to learn more about them and perhaps give them a boost of attention, a chance to make some announcements, or recognize achievements.

The Entrepreneurs group has been up and running for about a year and a half, but it's down to one facilitator (Ted) and could use a bit of a boost. True to form, entrepreneurs can get pretty busy and sometimes things fall through the cracks.

New Puttyverse member Rossco is here to lend a hand with his bountiful energy and enthusiasm. 

In this bonus episode, we get a bit of an introduction to Ross and his background, but mostly dive into the nature of the Entrepreneurs group, how we can make it more useful and engaging, and cater to its members and their needs.

To that end, we promote an upcoming Huddle for the group, the next Offers & Needs Market, and in particular, highlight the Puttyverse Marketplace spreadsheet, where community members can find help in getting tasks done and supporting each other, whether through paid work, bartering, skills exchange or sometimes simply giving someone the chance to practice a skill.

There's lots to look forward to, and we'll see what we can accomplish organically, one step at a time.

If you are a Puttyverse Group Facilitator, reach out to The MultiPod at themultipodcast@gmail.com and let us know how we can promote your group and its activities! Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:26:39 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 1832 The MultiPod has been on our summer break, but we're getting warmed up again with this bonus episode for you. One of our plans over the next little while is to profile some of the Groups in the Puttyverse, to learn more about them and perhaps give... The MultiPod has been on our summer break, but we're getting warmed up again with this bonus episode for you. One of our plans over the next little while is to profile some of the Groups in the Puttyverse, to learn more about them and perhaps give... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Producing Batman and Earth Day Podcasts: Creating to Help Others Create, with Sven Sommer - The MulitPod 094 99 99 Producing Batman and Earth Day Podcasts: Creating to Help Others Create, with Sven Sommer - The MulitPod 094 full 7dc4adea-9f9d-4592-b2b9-636af3dbd390 https://themultipod.com/episodes/producing-batman-and-earth-day-podcasts-creating-to-help-others-create-with-sven-sommer-the-mulitpod-094 Sven Sommers is an audio producer based in Berlin, Germany, helping to lead a team of experts that fosters creativity and brings to life the projects of their clients. They recently put together the German language version of a new official Batman original podcast series, Batman under Toten (Batman Unburied), which was released simultaneously around the globe in different languages, featuring Hollywood actors.

In this role, Sven taps into his own creative energies, especially in the vein of audio design and music. Experiencing the reward of helping others figure out the intricacies of audio recording and get their message out to the world.

But how does the producer balance their own need to create, not to mention the day-to-day tasks of running a business, overseeing employees, marketing and client recruitment and making sure the bills are paid?

Sven's insight is that we each need to figure out the balance that works for us, whether you measure that in percentages of time, or let it unfold in a fluid, organic way that stays true to your needs and interests.

Co-hosts Vanessa and Ted join Sven today on The MultiPod, reflecting on the nature of "being a professional," where there are certain expectations and standards that come with the territory when money, contracts and commitments are involved. At what point can we let go of imposter syndrome, how do you know when you're good enough?

Meanwhile, there's the question of putting in the time and effort to become an "expert" in something, in the 10,000 hour mode, which clearly is a struggle for any multipotentialite! Multipods want to be good at something, but to devote that much time to a skill, at the expense of virtually anything else, is an instant source of recoil. We need to find that point of being "good enough," and trust in ourselves and in our ability to do something well, even if we haven't put in the 10k hours.

Sven shares his experience with this, particularly his contentment with his life and business, and finding that balance. Podcasting and entrepreneurship are great ways to combine a professional endeavour with variety and creativity.

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Sven Sommers is an audio producer based in Berlin, Germany, helping to lead a team of experts that fosters creativity and brings to life the projects of their clients. They recently put together the German language version of a new official Batman original podcast series, Batman under Toten (Batman Unburied), which was released simultaneously around the globe in different languages, featuring Hollywood actors.

In this role, Sven taps into his own creative energies, especially in the vein of audio design and music. Experiencing the reward of helping others figure out the intricacies of audio recording and get their message out to the world.

But how does the producer balance their own need to create, not to mention the day-to-day tasks of running a business, overseeing employees, marketing and client recruitment and making sure the bills are paid?

Sven's insight is that we each need to figure out the balance that works for us, whether you measure that in percentages of time, or let it unfold in a fluid, organic way that stays true to your needs and interests.

Co-hosts Vanessa and Ted join Sven today on The MultiPod, reflecting on the nature of "being a professional," where there are certain expectations and standards that come with the territory when money, contracts and commitments are involved. At what point can we let go of imposter syndrome, how do you know when you're good enough?

Meanwhile, there's the question of putting in the time and effort to become an "expert" in something, in the 10,000 hour mode, which clearly is a struggle for any multipotentialite! Multipods want to be good at something, but to devote that much time to a skill, at the expense of virtually anything else, is an instant source of recoil. We need to find that point of being "good enough," and trust in ourselves and in our ability to do something well, even if we haven't put in the 10k hours.

Sven shares his experience with this, particularly his contentment with his life and business, and finding that balance. Podcasting and entrepreneurship are great ways to combine a professional endeavour with variety and creativity.

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Sun, 12 Jun 2022 11:17:57 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2957 is an audio producer based in Berlin, Germany, helping to lead a team of experts that fosters creativity and brings to life the projects of their clients. They recently put together the German language version of a new official Batman original podcast... is an audio producer based in Berlin, Germany, helping to lead a team of experts that fosters creativity and brings to life the projects of their clients. They recently put together the German language version of a new official Batman original podcast... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Interests are like Particle Clouds of Opportunities, with Deepti - The MultiPod 093 98 98 Interests are like Particle Clouds of Opportunities, with Deepti - The MultiPod 093 full 7d97f249-8fa7-45c0-b371-fd7c576f513e https://themultipod.com/episodes/interests-are-like-particle-clouds-of-opportunities-with-deepti-the-multipod-093 Deepti Kannapan joins The MultiPod today to talk about Multipotentiality With a Purpose, and how to try to piece together all the options and interests that you have, especially as you face major life decisions.

Deepti is an engineer, working in the space industry. The company she works for are essentially conslutants to the government, solving problems related to designing and launching spacecraft! Even better, it is a very multipod-friendly environment, as Deepti is routinely bouncing from project to project.

She knew as a child that she was passionate about (at least) two things: nature/ecology/the environment, and math. "After a long negotiation with myself," How was she able to combine math and nature and find interesting, satisfying work?

Her solution has been to consider your interests as like particle clouds, each with their own components and distinct features. As these start to clarify and solidify, find a theme or direction that pulls everything together. Look for overlaps.

Deepti's underlying direction is to pursue a broader mission of environmental sustainability, and that guides her choices and commitments. It all sounds very methodical, but Deepti only considers it as such on a very small scale! She mentions the author Ellen Brock whom she discovered recently, who combines methodology and just winging it. Often we just rely on intuition, and intuition is like a weird click when it suddenly falls into place.

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Deepti Kannapan joins The MultiPod today to talk about Multipotentiality With a Purpose, and how to try to piece together all the options and interests that you have, especially as you face major life decisions.

Deepti is an engineer, working in the space industry. The company she works for are essentially conslutants to the government, solving problems related to designing and launching spacecraft! Even better, it is a very multipod-friendly environment, as Deepti is routinely bouncing from project to project.

She knew as a child that she was passionate about (at least) two things: nature/ecology/the environment, and math. "After a long negotiation with myself," How was she able to combine math and nature and find interesting, satisfying work?

Her solution has been to consider your interests as like particle clouds, each with their own components and distinct features. As these start to clarify and solidify, find a theme or direction that pulls everything together. Look for overlaps.

Deepti's underlying direction is to pursue a broader mission of environmental sustainability, and that guides her choices and commitments. It all sounds very methodical, but Deepti only considers it as such on a very small scale! She mentions the author Ellen Brock whom she discovered recently, who combines methodology and just winging it. Often we just rely on intuition, and intuition is like a weird click when it suddenly falls into place.

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Wed, 25 May 2022 13:10:33 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 1583 Deepti Kannapan joins The MultiPod today to talk about Multipotentiality With a Purpose, and how to try to piece together all the options and interests that you have, especially as you face major life decisions. Deepti is an engineer, working in the... Deepti Kannapan joins The MultiPod today to talk about Multipotentiality With a Purpose, and how to try to piece together all the options and interests that you have, especially as you face major life decisions. Deepti is an engineer, working in the... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Finding the Job that's Right for You - The MultiPod 092 97 97 Finding the Job that's Right for You - The MultiPod 092 full db448186-fa32-4a17-b47b-ff6139399f8a https://themultipod.com/episodes/finding-the-job-thats-right-for-you-the-multipod-092 Where should I work?

It's perhaps the #1 question for most multipotentialites, at least at some point in your journey, and for many an ongoing struggle and challenge. Even if we find a job we enjoy, that suits our lifestyle and interests, how long will we be able to sustain that? What would happen if, for any reason, the job disappears or stops making sense: what are the chances that you could find something similar?

These are very existential questions, compounded by the fact that they may need to be resolved more than once, indeed it could reoccur many times.

Fortunately, in 2021 some determined and helpful Puttypeep took it upon themselves to set up a structured process to help multipotentialites with their job searching, in the form of an official group, the "Job Search Support Group." With now over 78 members, it has become a tremendously valuable resource and one of the most vibrant components of the Puttyverse.

Co-Facilitators Antonia, Elaine and Sonia join Vanessa in today's episode of The MultiPod to chat about the group's development, how it has impacted so many people and how it continues to grow and evolve.

The group is structured around two streams: the "Discovery" stream and the "Landing the job" stream. With coaching sessions interspersed between both. The two streamas were born out of the initial discussions on what people wanted:

- Discovering what is your ideal job, what you would like to do, what are your strengths. How to find a job that really suits you.

- Finding social and emotional support for job searching.

Having just passed one year as a group, with 11 coaches and 2 facilitators, at least 14 members have now found work that they enjoy, while others are moving along well in the process. The group is putting more and more emphasis on the monthly drop-in huddles as a way to connect and maintain momentum. 

Find your confidence, and know that you're not alone!

The Job Search Support Group helps you find what it takes to feel ready: gaining self-knowledge and awareness to follow each step. Remember to listen to your own voice. 

You can find the job that's right for you!

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Where should I work?

It's perhaps the #1 question for most multipotentialites, at least at some point in your journey, and for many an ongoing struggle and challenge. Even if we find a job we enjoy, that suits our lifestyle and interests, how long will we be able to sustain that? What would happen if, for any reason, the job disappears or stops making sense: what are the chances that you could find something similar?

These are very existential questions, compounded by the fact that they may need to be resolved more than once, indeed it could reoccur many times.

Fortunately, in 2021 some determined and helpful Puttypeep took it upon themselves to set up a structured process to help multipotentialites with their job searching, in the form of an official group, the "Job Search Support Group." With now over 78 members, it has become a tremendously valuable resource and one of the most vibrant components of the Puttyverse.

Co-Facilitators Antonia, Elaine and Sonia join Vanessa in today's episode of The MultiPod to chat about the group's development, how it has impacted so many people and how it continues to grow and evolve.

The group is structured around two streams: the "Discovery" stream and the "Landing the job" stream. With coaching sessions interspersed between both. The two streamas were born out of the initial discussions on what people wanted:

- Discovering what is your ideal job, what you would like to do, what are your strengths. How to find a job that really suits you.

- Finding social and emotional support for job searching.

Having just passed one year as a group, with 11 coaches and 2 facilitators, at least 14 members have now found work that they enjoy, while others are moving along well in the process. The group is putting more and more emphasis on the monthly drop-in huddles as a way to connect and maintain momentum. 

Find your confidence, and know that you're not alone!

The Job Search Support Group helps you find what it takes to feel ready: gaining self-knowledge and awareness to follow each step. Remember to listen to your own voice. 

You can find the job that's right for you!

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2022 09:57:02 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2841 Where should I work? It's perhaps the #1 question for most multipotentialites, at least at some point in your journey, and for many an ongoing struggle and challenge. Even if we find a job we enjoy, that suits our lifestyle and interests, how long... Where should I work? It's perhaps the #1 question for most multipotentialites, at least at some point in your journey, and for many an ongoing struggle and challenge. Even if we find a job we enjoy, that suits our lifestyle and interests, how long... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Puttyverse 10th Anniversary: 100 Years in Internet Time - The MultiPod 091 96 96 Puttyverse 10th Anniversary: 100 Years in Internet Time - The MultiPod 091 full 99b896db-9562-4d63-a361-48077b124f8b https://themultipod.com/episodes/puttyverse-10th-anniversary-100-years-in-internet-time-the-multipod-091 April 17, 2012: The Puttyverse (Tribe) officially opened its doors to its first members, and a new experiment was born. Could an online, virtual community survive and thrive without revolving around a specific hobby or topic, but rather something far more transcendental like multipotentiality? What was that term anyway?

What would Emilie Wapnick have thought on that day, thinking "Imagine if this community was still around 10 years from now..."

And here we are.

Vanessa and Ted are joined by Emilie and Joel to discuss the early days of Puttyland, from concept to reality, and how it has changed, evolved, grown and adapted in the decade since.

When did Emilie start thinking about turning her blog into a community? What was the catalyst?

Tune in to learn the origins of the very first huddle!

And at what point did Emilie recognize she was ready for more substantial help, and turned to Joel, with a promise of full spreadsheet functionality?

Even for those of us who have been around for a few years, it's remarkable to go back even further to consider those early days, the growing pains and equally, the possibilites. 

What was the outlook like in the early days, would there be enough people to grow and sustain this? How does a community go from an idea to something real and concrete (at least digitally-speaking)?

The diversity of topics and subjects in the Puttyverse, as per the definition of it, makes the community so much different from other online communities that are typically focused on one interest or subject. We may be drawn here because of a yearning for identity and empathy, and then we discover all sorts of interesting ideas and projects to learn about and participate in.

But at the end of the day, it's a community first and foremost. We're drawn together and we stick around because we like each other and enjoy each other's company. The weird, wacky, creative, original, positive and encouraging people that make The Puttyverse what it is.

Our 10th Anniversary is a celebration of gratitude for what we've built, and of the relationships built therein. "They're relationships that mean something. They last," as Joel says.

So where is The Puttyverse 10 years later?

"Beyond what I ever thought it could be," - Emilie.

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> April 17, 2012: The Puttyverse (Tribe) officially opened its doors to its first members, and a new experiment was born. Could an online, virtual community survive and thrive without revolving around a specific hobby or topic, but rather something far more transcendental like multipotentiality? What was that term anyway?

What would Emilie Wapnick have thought on that day, thinking "Imagine if this community was still around 10 years from now..."

And here we are.

Vanessa and Ted are joined by Emilie and Joel to discuss the early days of Puttyland, from concept to reality, and how it has changed, evolved, grown and adapted in the decade since.

When did Emilie start thinking about turning her blog into a community? What was the catalyst?

Tune in to learn the origins of the very first huddle!

And at what point did Emilie recognize she was ready for more substantial help, and turned to Joel, with a promise of full spreadsheet functionality?

Even for those of us who have been around for a few years, it's remarkable to go back even further to consider those early days, the growing pains and equally, the possibilites. 

What was the outlook like in the early days, would there be enough people to grow and sustain this? How does a community go from an idea to something real and concrete (at least digitally-speaking)?

The diversity of topics and subjects in the Puttyverse, as per the definition of it, makes the community so much different from other online communities that are typically focused on one interest or subject. We may be drawn here because of a yearning for identity and empathy, and then we discover all sorts of interesting ideas and projects to learn about and participate in.

But at the end of the day, it's a community first and foremost. We're drawn together and we stick around because we like each other and enjoy each other's company. The weird, wacky, creative, original, positive and encouraging people that make The Puttyverse what it is.

Our 10th Anniversary is a celebration of gratitude for what we've built, and of the relationships built therein. "They're relationships that mean something. They last," as Joel says.

So where is The Puttyverse 10 years later?

"Beyond what I ever thought it could be," - Emilie.

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Thu, 14 Apr 2022 16:47:23 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2394 April 17, 2012: The Puttyverse (Tribe) officially opened its doors to its first members, and a new experiment was born. Could an online, virtual community survive and thrive without revolving around a specific hobby or topic, but rather something far... April 17, 2012: The Puttyverse (Tribe) officially opened its doors to its first members, and a new experiment was born. Could an online, virtual community survive and thrive without revolving around a specific hobby or topic, but rather something far... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Empowering Women in a Patriarchal Society, with Eden Tadesse - The MultiPod 090 95 95 Empowering Women in a Patriarchal Society, with Eden Tadesse - The MultiPod 090 full 9cde72ff-f853-48b2-9551-8f86f6d6f7bf https://themultipod.com/episodes/empowering-women-in-a-patriarchal-society-with-eden-tadesse-the-multipod-090 Eden Tadesse joins The MultiPod this week to share her remarkable life story, which is very much only at its beginning.

One of 12 children, including 9 daughters, born into a very patriarchal society in Ethiopia, Eden grew up with a father who chose to raise his daughters as "fierce, bad-ass women," empowering them to pursue their dreams, believe in themselves and not let anyone or anything stand in their way. 

Eden was a proud multipod and non-conformist even from a young age, and her father cheered her on every step of the way.

She and her siblings grew up in the slums of Addis Ababa, yet they went to the top private school in the country. Witnessing the stark contrast of what life is like on both sides of the economic spectrum has given her and her family profound perspective on the nature of relationships, wealth and opportunity.

In this remarkably wide-ranging conversation, Cristy, Vanessa and Ted chat with Eden about her many passions and projects. From developing a passion for IT as a student, to her university experience in India, her ambition to fight human trafficking by working at Interpol, her fascination with cybersecurity, the NGO she founded to serve refugees and displaced youth, a different NGO she also works for empowering youth in Africa, her new podcast on women in STEM, her upcoming book "Relish Through Rebellion" that tells her life story, and her recent discovery that her ikigai is to become a productivity coach, it's a biography that will leave you amazed, astounded, inspired and excited to witness where she'll go next.

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Eden Tadesse joins The MultiPod this week to share her remarkable life story, which is very much only at its beginning.

One of 12 children, including 9 daughters, born into a very patriarchal society in Ethiopia, Eden grew up with a father who chose to raise his daughters as "fierce, bad-ass women," empowering them to pursue their dreams, believe in themselves and not let anyone or anything stand in their way. 

Eden was a proud multipod and non-conformist even from a young age, and her father cheered her on every step of the way.

She and her siblings grew up in the slums of Addis Ababa, yet they went to the top private school in the country. Witnessing the stark contrast of what life is like on both sides of the economic spectrum has given her and her family profound perspective on the nature of relationships, wealth and opportunity.

In this remarkably wide-ranging conversation, Cristy, Vanessa and Ted chat with Eden about her many passions and projects. From developing a passion for IT as a student, to her university experience in India, her ambition to fight human trafficking by working at Interpol, her fascination with cybersecurity, the NGO she founded to serve refugees and displaced youth, a different NGO she also works for empowering youth in Africa, her new podcast on women in STEM, her upcoming book "Relish Through Rebellion" that tells her life story, and her recent discovery that her ikigai is to become a productivity coach, it's a biography that will leave you amazed, astounded, inspired and excited to witness where she'll go next.

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Sun, 03 Apr 2022 21:42:56 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2786 Eden Tadesse joins The MultiPod this week to share her remarkable life story, which is very much only at its beginning. One of 12 children, including 9 daughters, born into a very patriarchal society in Ethiopia, Eden grew up with a father who chose... Eden Tadesse joins The MultiPod this week to share her remarkable life story, which is very much only at its beginning. One of 12 children, including 9 daughters, born into a very patriarchal society in Ethiopia, Eden grew up with a father who chose... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No MultiPod Extras: Puttycomps Part 2 - On Travel, Self-Discovery, Being Brave and More Jellyfish! 94 94 MultiPod Extras: Puttycomps Part 2 - On Travel, Self-Discovery, Being Brave and More Jellyfish! full 52be0b63-95a9-4117-8a12-7db351217e69 https://themultipod.com/episodes/multipod-extras-puttycomps-part-2-on-travel-self-discovery-being-brave-and-more-jellyfish What are your thoughts on jellyfish?

What's a memory you have of where you changed your mind about something?

When's a time that you were brave?

When did you realize you were a multipotentialte?

and of course,

Do you prefer pudding or jello, and why?

Five amazing Puttypeep join host Vanessa to bring you their take on these questions, and more thoughts that spring from them, in Part 2 of Puttycomps #6, the Audio Extravaganza.

---- MultiPod Extras is an ongoing project of The MultiPod, where the hosts test out new podcast ideas in a bonus, typically one-off format.

Members of the Puttyverse can pitch their podcast ideas too! Email themultipodcast@gmail.com with the show that you would like to demo. The MultiPod team can help you put it all together.

]]> What are your thoughts on jellyfish?

What's a memory you have of where you changed your mind about something?

When's a time that you were brave?

When did you realize you were a multipotentialte?

and of course,

Do you prefer pudding or jello, and why?

Five amazing Puttypeep join host Vanessa to bring you their take on these questions, and more thoughts that spring from them, in Part 2 of Puttycomps #6, the Audio Extravaganza.

---- MultiPod Extras is an ongoing project of The MultiPod, where the hosts test out new podcast ideas in a bonus, typically one-off format.

Members of the Puttyverse can pitch their podcast ideas too! Email themultipodcast@gmail.com with the show that you would like to demo. The MultiPod team can help you put it all together.

]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2022 11:32:52 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3665 What are your thoughts on jellyfish? What's a memory you have of where you changed your mind about something? When's a time that you were brave? When did you realize you were a multipotentialte? and of course, Do you prefer pudding or jello, and why?... What are your thoughts on jellyfish? What's a memory you have of where you changed your mind about something? When's a time that you were brave? When did you realize you were a multipotentialte? and of course, Do you prefer pudding or jello, and why?... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul Yes An Illumination of what it is to be Multipotentialite, with Jessica Tudos - The MultiPod 089 93 93 An Illumination of what it is to be Multipotentialite, with Jessica Tudos - The MultiPod 089 full bbb489fb-59f2-416f-a6d2-5b6644b447ef https://themultipod.com/episodes/an-illumination-of-what-it-is-to-be-multipotentialite-with-jessica-tudos-the-multipod-089 Do we ever "figure it out"? For good and forever? Is that even an attainable or worthwhile goal?

Today on The MultiPod, special guest Jessica Tudos sits down with co-hosts Cristy and Ted to share the story of her amazing multipotentialite life, knowing instinctively even from a young age that she couldn't just do the "one thing." Even after commiting to something as incredibly intensive and driven as Olympic-level gymnastics.

Jessica shares her Olympic journey, how she started out in gymnastics at 8 years old and went to the Olympics representing Canada at age 15. For some athletes, this could represent the beginning of lifelong immersion in a sport and a career therein. How did Jessica make the transition from an all-consuming activity to pursuing all kinds of other interests and opportunities?

Jessica's "portfolio career" has led her to having 66 "jobs" over the years, mostly by design and intention! 

These days, Jessica is an "Edupreneur," with training in formal education, especially experiential education ("learn-by-doing").

As an educator, she teaches college courses on life skills, that are applicable to all kinds of work and daily situations.

As an entrepreneur, she helps people manage their clutter and overwhelm, both in a physical and psychological sense. She created the "Tudos Technique," a 5-step system that helps eliminate clutter, whether files on your desk, files on your computer or the files in your head.

We chat about finding the courage within ourselves to "defend" ourselves and our career choices, when facing the inevitable pushback from peers and associates who say, "why don't you just choose one thing?" 

And yet, who, in the end, has given her the greatest resistance?

Fortunately, joining the Puttyverse has helped her define herself and her career. Just like filling our "buckets," we each need to fulfill our core elements. No matter what you may do specifically, if you can satisfy your core elements - the things that you need to do, or a certain lifestyle or structure - you're on your way to finding contentment in the moment.

Jessica's life is the story of an adventure of opportunities presenting themselves.

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Do we ever "figure it out"? For good and forever? Is that even an attainable or worthwhile goal?

Today on The MultiPod, special guest Jessica Tudos sits down with co-hosts Cristy and Ted to share the story of her amazing multipotentialite life, knowing instinctively even from a young age that she couldn't just do the "one thing." Even after commiting to something as incredibly intensive and driven as Olympic-level gymnastics.

Jessica shares her Olympic journey, how she started out in gymnastics at 8 years old and went to the Olympics representing Canada at age 15. For some athletes, this could represent the beginning of lifelong immersion in a sport and a career therein. How did Jessica make the transition from an all-consuming activity to pursuing all kinds of other interests and opportunities?

Jessica's "portfolio career" has led her to having 66 "jobs" over the years, mostly by design and intention! 

These days, Jessica is an "Edupreneur," with training in formal education, especially experiential education ("learn-by-doing").

As an educator, she teaches college courses on life skills, that are applicable to all kinds of work and daily situations.

As an entrepreneur, she helps people manage their clutter and overwhelm, both in a physical and psychological sense. She created the "Tudos Technique," a 5-step system that helps eliminate clutter, whether files on your desk, files on your computer or the files in your head.

We chat about finding the courage within ourselves to "defend" ourselves and our career choices, when facing the inevitable pushback from peers and associates who say, "why don't you just choose one thing?" 

And yet, who, in the end, has given her the greatest resistance?

Fortunately, joining the Puttyverse has helped her define herself and her career. Just like filling our "buckets," we each need to fulfill our core elements. No matter what you may do specifically, if you can satisfy your core elements - the things that you need to do, or a certain lifestyle or structure - you're on your way to finding contentment in the moment.

Jessica's life is the story of an adventure of opportunities presenting themselves.

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Thu, 10 Mar 2022 12:12:06 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2394 Do we ever "figure it out"? For good and forever? Is that even an attainable or worthwhile goal? Today on The MultiPod, special guest Jessica Tudos sits down with co-hosts Cristy and Ted to share the story of her amazing multipotentialite life,... Do we ever "figure it out"? For good and forever? Is that even an attainable or worthwhile goal? Today on The MultiPod, special guest Jessica Tudos sits down with co-hosts Cristy and Ted to share the story of her amazing multipotentialite life,... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No There's No Wrong Way to Multipod, with Sarah Hockett - The MultiPod 088 92 92 There's No Wrong Way to Multipod, with Sarah Hockett - The MultiPod 088 full 5456581e-b38c-43cc-8a1e-a1dbb6d0127c https://themultipod.com/episodes/theres-no-wrong-way-to-multipod-with-sarah-hockett-the-multipod-088 Can you have three businesses at once, and live the multipod dream of variety, control and fulfillment?

Sarah Hockett is doing the thing, all the things, and finding that balance as we speak. But it has not come easily or quickly, nor without a fair share of obstacles and vulnerability along the way.

Sarah has always been a side-hustler, in addition to regular jobs, and was working in non-profits not so long ago. But bad bosses and toxic workplaces drove her to self-employment, full time. A visit to the Everything Conference in the fall of 2019 was a life-changer. Putting her story - her challenges and successes - out there started the process of finding the people who needed to find her.

Co-hosts Vanessa and Ted, and new special co-host Cristy, sit down with Sarah to discuss her approach to work/life balance, multitasking and how to carve out a path for yourself that allows you to help others.

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Can you have three businesses at once, and live the multipod dream of variety, control and fulfillment?

Sarah Hockett is doing the thing, all the things, and finding that balance as we speak. But it has not come easily or quickly, nor without a fair share of obstacles and vulnerability along the way.

Sarah has always been a side-hustler, in addition to regular jobs, and was working in non-profits not so long ago. But bad bosses and toxic workplaces drove her to self-employment, full time. A visit to the Everything Conference in the fall of 2019 was a life-changer. Putting her story - her challenges and successes - out there started the process of finding the people who needed to find her.

Co-hosts Vanessa and Ted, and new special co-host Cristy, sit down with Sarah to discuss her approach to work/life balance, multitasking and how to carve out a path for yourself that allows you to help others.

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Mon, 21 Feb 2022 20:14:39 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2366 Can you have three businesses at once, and live the multipod dream of variety, control and fulfillment? Sarah Hockett is doing the thing, all the things, and finding that balance as we speak. But it has not come easily or quickly, nor without a fair... Can you have three businesses at once, and live the multipod dream of variety, control and fulfillment? Sarah Hockett is doing the thing, all the things, and finding that balance as we speak. But it has not come easily or quickly, nor without a fair... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Hat Collecting, with Lacey Artemis - The MultiPod 087 91 91 Hat Collecting, with Lacey Artemis - The MultiPod 087 full 2ec06b31-7149-4d6e-b1a4-5081e94a6f3f https://themultipod.com/episodes/hat-collecting-with-lacey-artemis-the-multipod-087 Did you know that there is another podcast out there that talks to multipotentialites?

It's called Hat Collecting, and we're happy to share it! https://www.hatcollecting.com/

Lacey Artemis is the host, and she is also a renewed member of the Puttyverse, returning to the community in early 2022 after many years away.

While The MultiPod starts with the multipotentialite people and gets to know their professions and hobbies, Hat Collecting starts with multipotentialite careers and activities and discovers the people who work in them.

That, and it is primarily a video podcast, something we haven't branched into yet on this show, but you can also find Hat Collecting on your audio podcast apps.

Lacey was fascinated with meeting people who have different hobbies and jobs, that seem to have no link to each other. For instance, a dog trainer, a makeup artist and a mushroom hunter (Episode #11). She was looking for a podcast or YouTube channel that explored this but it didn't exist, so in 2020 she created it herself.

Visit Hat Collecting to watch or hear the latest episodes, your preference!

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Did you know that there is another podcast out there that talks to multipotentialites?

It's called Hat Collecting, and we're happy to share it! https://www.hatcollecting.com/

Lacey Artemis is the host, and she is also a renewed member of the Puttyverse, returning to the community in early 2022 after many years away.

While The MultiPod starts with the multipotentialite people and gets to know their professions and hobbies, Hat Collecting starts with multipotentialite careers and activities and discovers the people who work in them.

That, and it is primarily a video podcast, something we haven't branched into yet on this show, but you can also find Hat Collecting on your audio podcast apps.

Lacey was fascinated with meeting people who have different hobbies and jobs, that seem to have no link to each other. For instance, a dog trainer, a makeup artist and a mushroom hunter (Episode #11). She was looking for a podcast or YouTube channel that explored this but it didn't exist, so in 2020 she created it herself.

Visit Hat Collecting to watch or hear the latest episodes, your preference!

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Wed, 02 Feb 2022 08:43:19 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2427 Did you know that there is another podcast out there that talks to multipotentialites? It's called Hat Collecting, and we're happy to share it! Lacey Artemis is the host, and she is also a renewed member of the Puttyverse, returning to the community... Did you know that there is another podcast out there that talks to multipotentialites? It's called Hat Collecting, and we're happy to share it! Lacey Artemis is the host, and she is also a renewed member of the Puttyverse, returning to the community... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Making The Right Decisions For You, with Ryan Cina - The MultiPod 086 90 90 Making The Right Decisions For You, with Ryan Cina - The MultiPod 086 full 7a59e0bb-bb15-4da6-9ca0-5e7072758d18 https://themultipod.com/episodes/making-the-right-decisions-for-you-with-ryan-cina-the-multipod-086 As the calendar ticks over into 2022, The MultiPod bursts into its 5th year of existence since debuting in January, 2018.

Here to celebrate is someone who recently fêted his own 4 year Puttyversary: Ryan Cina, a regular stalwart in the forums and the new host of the Fortnightly "accountability" aka social group.

Co-hosts Vanessa and Ted welcome Ryan to chat about the Puttyverse experience, including recognizing that feeling of overwhelm when you first sign in, or perhaps for the first time after a while, and you're hit with all kinds of interesting topics and headlines, with lines of little faces staring back at you.

Ryan likens it to a story of meeting president Theodore Roosevelt back in the day, who was "bursting with energy like popping a champagne bottle."

So where to begin? Ryan suggests simply taking it one thread at a time, and remember that everything has its beginning. It's a similar lesson that he imparts to his staff, which led us to talking about his Einstein job, and a very difficult, challenging situation he found himself in about a year ago.

We often talk about entrepreneurship and business on The MultiPod and in the Puttyverse, but following Einstein's example and simply having a good, decent job to give you stability and structure is a perfectly valid option as well. Ryan's experience was a tough one, but did it leave him questioning the process?

Tune in to meet Ryan (if you haven't already!) and enjoy the conversation.

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> As the calendar ticks over into 2022, The MultiPod bursts into its 5th year of existence since debuting in January, 2018.

Here to celebrate is someone who recently fêted his own 4 year Puttyversary: Ryan Cina, a regular stalwart in the forums and the new host of the Fortnightly "accountability" aka social group.

Co-hosts Vanessa and Ted welcome Ryan to chat about the Puttyverse experience, including recognizing that feeling of overwhelm when you first sign in, or perhaps for the first time after a while, and you're hit with all kinds of interesting topics and headlines, with lines of little faces staring back at you.

Ryan likens it to a story of meeting president Theodore Roosevelt back in the day, who was "bursting with energy like popping a champagne bottle."

So where to begin? Ryan suggests simply taking it one thread at a time, and remember that everything has its beginning. It's a similar lesson that he imparts to his staff, which led us to talking about his Einstein job, and a very difficult, challenging situation he found himself in about a year ago.

We often talk about entrepreneurship and business on The MultiPod and in the Puttyverse, but following Einstein's example and simply having a good, decent job to give you stability and structure is a perfectly valid option as well. Ryan's experience was a tough one, but did it leave him questioning the process?

Tune in to meet Ryan (if you haven't already!) and enjoy the conversation.

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Fri, 14 Jan 2022 20:29:43 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2094 As the calendar ticks over into 2022, The MultiPod bursts into its 5th year of existence since debuting in January, 2018. Here to celebrate is someone who recently fêted his own 4 year Puttyversary: Ryan Cina, a regular stalwart in the forums and the... As the calendar ticks over into 2022, The MultiPod bursts into its 5th year of existence since debuting in January, 2018. Here to celebrate is someone who recently fêted his own 4 year Puttyversary: Ryan Cina, a regular stalwart in the forums and the... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No A Fynbos Life: Levi's Journey of Rebirth - The MultiPod 085 89 89 A Fynbos Life: Levi's Journey of Rebirth - The MultiPod 085 full 16153e47-e725-4bed-b229-6acfdedf1835 https://themultipod.com/episodes/a-fynbos-life-levis-journey-of-rebirth-the-multipod-085 Native Capetonian Levi joins us today on The MultiPod, for a moving conversation on expectations, change, adaptation and perseverance. 

Fynbos is a South African plant known for its brilliant colours, rich scent and importance to the water cycle, but also for its life of blossoming, then burning out through brush fires, followed by rebirth.

Levi's journey mirrors this experience, as he tells a remarkable story of growing up in South Africa, coming to Chicago on a tennis scholarship, studying pre-med, and then, 3 weeks from graduating, finding himself in the hospital, in the psychiatric ward.

From there, in the throes of burnout, came the need to recognize and understand a feeling of disconnection to his own body, and to reconcile with different parts of himself: gender, faith and family.

Today, Levi embraces the rebirth stage of his journey: a burgeoning teaching, tutoring and counselling business, many diverse projects and ideas on the side, and finding an inner peace with his gender transition.

It is a powerful, candid discussion about releasing ourselves from expectations, and discovering deep, profound honesty.

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Native Capetonian Levi joins us today on The MultiPod, for a moving conversation on expectations, change, adaptation and perseverance. 

Fynbos is a South African plant known for its brilliant colours, rich scent and importance to the water cycle, but also for its life of blossoming, then burning out through brush fires, followed by rebirth.

Levi's journey mirrors this experience, as he tells a remarkable story of growing up in South Africa, coming to Chicago on a tennis scholarship, studying pre-med, and then, 3 weeks from graduating, finding himself in the hospital, in the psychiatric ward.

From there, in the throes of burnout, came the need to recognize and understand a feeling of disconnection to his own body, and to reconcile with different parts of himself: gender, faith and family.

Today, Levi embraces the rebirth stage of his journey: a burgeoning teaching, tutoring and counselling business, many diverse projects and ideas on the side, and finding an inner peace with his gender transition.

It is a powerful, candid discussion about releasing ourselves from expectations, and discovering deep, profound honesty.

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Fri, 17 Dec 2021 10:59:36 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2624 Native Capetonian Levi joins us today on The MultiPod, for a moving conversation on expectations, change, adaptation and perseverance.  Fynbos is a South African plant known for its brilliant colours, rich scent and importance to the water cycle,... Native Capetonian Levi joins us today on The MultiPod, for a moving conversation on expectations, change, adaptation and perseverance.  Fynbos is a South African plant known for its brilliant colours, rich scent and importance to the water cycle,... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No How Community is Helping Jef_M On His Journey - The MultiPod 084 88 88 How Community is Helping Jef_M On His Journey - The MultiPod 084 full 9f42ae8b-f5a5-4e80-9dc5-e680b0142450 https://themultipod.com/episodes/how-community-is-helping-jef_m-on-his-journey-the-multipod-084 Puttystar Jef joins us today on The MultiPod, joining host Ted for an engaging conversation on the value of community and the support it brings, as we navigate major life changes.

Jef completed his Masters degree in engineering this past year, an experience that left him feeling that classic multipod mix of excitement about opportunities and adventures, while apprehension towards making the right commitments. 

The support of community not only helped him in finishing his degree, but also encouraged him to forge his own path and be confident in figuring out his journey. And it even led to him finding a roommate!

Ted and Jef chat about the strengths of both online and in-person community, and finding the right amount of reliance on digital tools, including knowing when to reach out for an in-person meetup. Jef recently celebrated his one-year anniversary in The Puttyverse, and it is a delight to get to know his story!

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Puttystar Jef joins us today on The MultiPod, joining host Ted for an engaging conversation on the value of community and the support it brings, as we navigate major life changes.

Jef completed his Masters degree in engineering this past year, an experience that left him feeling that classic multipod mix of excitement about opportunities and adventures, while apprehension towards making the right commitments. 

The support of community not only helped him in finishing his degree, but also encouraged him to forge his own path and be confident in figuring out his journey. And it even led to him finding a roommate!

Ted and Jef chat about the strengths of both online and in-person community, and finding the right amount of reliance on digital tools, including knowing when to reach out for an in-person meetup. Jef recently celebrated his one-year anniversary in The Puttyverse, and it is a delight to get to know his story!

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:37:37 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2030 Puttystar Jef joins us today on The MultiPod, joining host Ted for an engaging conversation on the value of community and the support it brings, as we navigate major life changes. Jef completed his Masters degree in engineering this past year, an... Puttystar Jef joins us today on The MultiPod, joining host Ted for an engaging conversation on the value of community and the support it brings, as we navigate major life changes. Jef completed his Masters degree in engineering this past year, an... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No MultiPod Extras: Puttycomps Part 1 - Jellyfish, Jumping and Jello 87 87 MultiPod Extras: Puttycomps Part 1 - Jellyfish, Jumping and Jello full e2233f1d-b224-418f-9441-9b9ec02df9cd https://themultipod.com/episodes/multipod-extras-puttycomps-part-1-jellyfish-jumping-and-jello 1: A jellyfish named Jerry, who figures out they're a multipotentialite.

2: You might be a little wary of listening to this one if you're afraid of heights, or you can come along for the face-smashing thrill!

3: Do you prefer jello or pudding? It's a smackdown! (with sound effects).

These are the first three entries in Puttycomps #6, the Audio Extravaganza, coming to you today in Part 1!

Puttycomps = putty + compilation, and it’s pretty much exactly as it sounds. Basically, we choose a medium and, over the course of a month or so, whoever wants to can submit a work in that medium.

It’s an opportunity to try something new if you’ve never worked in this medium before, or continue with something you enjoy. We also usually have someone more experienced lead a workshop for beginners.

So far, we’ve created a book of comics , a book of love poems, a mix tape, a series of short stories, and a clever entry into photography.

We are using audio as our medium this time! There are a few guiding questions, and people can explore their approach however they choose to, in audio format.

It could be a poem, a TED style talk, creative and out of the box, or you can literally just answer the prompts and record your thoughts. You can add music, sound effects, fun audio filters, anything goes.

Coming soon: Part 2!

---- MultiPod Extras is an ongoing project of The MultiPod, where the hosts test out new podcast ideas in a bonus, typically one-off format.

Members of the Puttyverse can pitch their podcast ideas too! Email themultipodcast@gmail.com with the show that you would like to demo. The MultiPod team can help you put it all together.

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> 1: A jellyfish named Jerry, who figures out they're a multipotentialite.

2: You might be a little wary of listening to this one if you're afraid of heights, or you can come along for the face-smashing thrill!

3: Do you prefer jello or pudding? It's a smackdown! (with sound effects).

These are the first three entries in Puttycomps #6, the Audio Extravaganza, coming to you today in Part 1!

Puttycomps = putty + compilation, and it’s pretty much exactly as it sounds. Basically, we choose a medium and, over the course of a month or so, whoever wants to can submit a work in that medium.

It’s an opportunity to try something new if you’ve never worked in this medium before, or continue with something you enjoy. We also usually have someone more experienced lead a workshop for beginners.

So far, we’ve created a book of comics , a book of love poems, a mix tape, a series of short stories, and a clever entry into photography.

We are using audio as our medium this time! There are a few guiding questions, and people can explore their approach however they choose to, in audio format.

It could be a poem, a TED style talk, creative and out of the box, or you can literally just answer the prompts and record your thoughts. You can add music, sound effects, fun audio filters, anything goes.

Coming soon: Part 2!

---- MultiPod Extras is an ongoing project of The MultiPod, where the hosts test out new podcast ideas in a bonus, typically one-off format.

Members of the Puttyverse can pitch their podcast ideas too! Email themultipodcast@gmail.com with the show that you would like to demo. The MultiPod team can help you put it all together.

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Sat, 13 Nov 2021 01:00:00 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 1005 1: A jellyfish named Jerry, who figures out they're a multipotentialite. 2: You might be a little wary of listening to this one if you're afraid of heights, or you can come along for the face-smashing thrill! 3: Do you prefer jello or... 1: A jellyfish named Jerry, who figures out they're a multipotentialite. 2: You might be a little wary of listening to this one if you're afraid of heights, or you can come along for the face-smashing thrill! 3: Do you prefer jello or... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No A Puttyverse of Joy and Appreciation, with Kaytu - The MultiPod 083 86 86 A Puttyverse of Joy and Appreciation, with Kaytu - The MultiPod 083 full 5bc4bb86-9249-4cb8-91ae-5ce45b9333b1 https://themultipod.com/episodes/a-puttyverse-of-joy-and-appreciation-with-kaytu-the-multipod-083 The MultiPod is back with regular episodes, kicking off with a great conversation between hosts Vanessa and Ted, and special guest Kaytu.

We begin by recounting K's journey through a summer of discovery, adventure, challenges, injury, opportunity and a classic multipod awakening moment, leading to a passionately complete and unexpected career change.

Kaytu emphasizes however that The Puttyverse played a central role in this experience. From advice, support, ideas and suggestions, supportive shoulders and open minds, the community came through as it always does.

And so our conversation today evolves into a celebration of joy and appreciation for this wonderful group of people, for those who keep it running smoothly, for those who donate their time and expertise to help out strangers that become new friends, and for the existence of a positive, welcoming space that is a rock in our lives.

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> The MultiPod is back with regular episodes, kicking off with a great conversation between hosts Vanessa and Ted, and special guest Kaytu.

We begin by recounting K's journey through a summer of discovery, adventure, challenges, injury, opportunity and a classic multipod awakening moment, leading to a passionately complete and unexpected career change.

Kaytu emphasizes however that The Puttyverse played a central role in this experience. From advice, support, ideas and suggestions, supportive shoulders and open minds, the community came through as it always does.

And so our conversation today evolves into a celebration of joy and appreciation for this wonderful group of people, for those who keep it running smoothly, for those who donate their time and expertise to help out strangers that become new friends, and for the existence of a positive, welcoming space that is a rock in our lives.

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Sat, 06 Nov 2021 07:38:01 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2230 The MultiPod is back with regular episodes, kicking off with a great conversation between hosts Vanessa and Ted, and special guest Kaytu. We begin by recounting K's journey through a summer of discovery, adventure, challenges, injury, opportunity and... The MultiPod is back with regular episodes, kicking off with a great conversation between hosts Vanessa and Ted, and special guest Kaytu. We begin by recounting K's journey through a summer of discovery, adventure, challenges, injury, opportunity and... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Trusting Your Instincts Ahead of a Major Life Change, with Joan - The MultiPod 082 85 85 Trusting Your Instincts Ahead of a Major Life Change, with Joan - The MultiPod 082 full 005f0b6f-6367-4f04-b5f1-ce77456d5459 https://themultipod.com/episodes/trusting-your-instincts-ahead-of-a-major-life-change-with-joan-the-multipod-082 "Organize your dreams around your truth, and watch them come true."

Joan Maze joins us today on The MultiPod, sharing her story of growing up as an Air Force kid, moving around the country, continuing her education and always being in pursuit of her ideal life.

Joan's journey combines academia and multipotentiality, which led her to discovering a sweet spot of working in student affairs, giving her the community experience and variety she was seeking.

However, like for so many of us, her most recent professional position ended up as an untenable situation, despite its appearance as a "dream job." Through a lot of inner work and perspective, she realized what she had to do.

As Joan tells her story of the past year, you'll be engrossed in an amazing adventure of coincidences, fortuitous timing, unexpected generosity, challenges and uncertainty, and the great excitement of the unknown.

 

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> "Organize your dreams around your truth, and watch them come true."

Joan Maze joins us today on The MultiPod, sharing her story of growing up as an Air Force kid, moving around the country, continuing her education and always being in pursuit of her ideal life.

Joan's journey combines academia and multipotentiality, which led her to discovering a sweet spot of working in student affairs, giving her the community experience and variety she was seeking.

However, like for so many of us, her most recent professional position ended up as an untenable situation, despite its appearance as a "dream job." Through a lot of inner work and perspective, she realized what she had to do.

As Joan tells her story of the past year, you'll be engrossed in an amazing adventure of coincidences, fortuitous timing, unexpected generosity, challenges and uncertainty, and the great excitement of the unknown.

 

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2021 11:57:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2605 "Organize your dreams around your truth, and watch them come true." Joan Maze joins us today on The MultiPod, sharing her story of growing up as an Air Force kid, moving around the country, continuing her education and always being in pursuit of her... "Organize your dreams around your truth, and watch them come true." Joan Maze joins us today on The MultiPod, sharing her story of growing up as an Air Force kid, moving around the country, continuing her education and always being in pursuit of her... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No A Celebration of Perseverance and the Puttyverse, with Kati - The MultiPod 081 84 84 A Celebration of Perseverance and the Puttyverse, with Kati - The MultiPod 081 full 27536e4d-c23c-4fd8-b007-27233107edeb https://themultipod.com/episodes/a-celebration-of-perseverance-and-the-puttyverse-with-kati-the-multipod-081 Today we are delighted to present Kati, live from Melbourne, Australia, and one of the most active and engaged Puttypeeps.

 

Kati's journey began in Milan, Italy, but love brought her to Australia. Through tragedy and challenges, she has persevered and forged a self-designed career that is perfect for a multipotentialite.

 

Kati and Ted chat about languages, community, food and family. We also ponder some of the challenges of managing a thriving, inclusive online community that has global reach and participation.

 

How can the Puttyverse best incorporate people from all different time zones and corners of the world? How do we be as fair and inclusive as possible, and respond to both the volume of participation (mainly from the Americas and Europe), yet providing opportunities to the Austro/Pacific time zones (Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, China, Japan etc.)?

 

Being very active and engaged, and with a view from down under, Kati has some good perspective on this. Join us for a delightful conversation, alternatively in summer or winter, depending on your perspective!

 

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]]> Today we are delighted to present Kati, live from Melbourne, Australia, and one of the most active and engaged Puttypeeps.

 

Kati's journey began in Milan, Italy, but love brought her to Australia. Through tragedy and challenges, she has persevered and forged a self-designed career that is perfect for a multipotentialite.

 

Kati and Ted chat about languages, community, food and family. We also ponder some of the challenges of managing a thriving, inclusive online community that has global reach and participation.

 

How can the Puttyverse best incorporate people from all different time zones and corners of the world? How do we be as fair and inclusive as possible, and respond to both the volume of participation (mainly from the Americas and Europe), yet providing opportunities to the Austro/Pacific time zones (Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, China, Japan etc.)?

 

Being very active and engaged, and with a view from down under, Kati has some good perspective on this. Join us for a delightful conversation, alternatively in summer or winter, depending on your perspective!

 

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:40:16 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2044 Today we are delighted to present Kati, live from Melbourne, Australia, and one of the most active and engaged Puttypeeps.   Kati's journey began in Milan, Italy, but love brought her to Australia. Through tragedy and challenges, she has... Today we are delighted to present Kati, live from Melbourne, Australia, and one of the most active and engaged Puttypeeps.   Kati's journey began in Milan, Italy, but love brought her to Australia. Through tragedy and challenges, she has... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No The World Needs Smart Generalists, with Marci - The MultiPod 080 83 83 The World Needs Smart Generalists, with Marci - The MultiPod 080 full f64ba219-e18a-4986-82dd-dccd46f28ec6 https://themultipod.com/episodes/the-world-needs-smart-generalists-with-marci-the-multipod-080 Smart Generalists help small companies and start-ups navigate the challenges and changes in business, allowing these businesses to grow and reach their potential, and yet still hire one person instead of perhaps four. Marcela Killin's company, Complexly Simple, is a collaborative agency that helps people figure out complex and disparate ideas and make them as simple as possible, by making the most of multipotentialites' greatest skill: versatility.

Marci joins Ted and Vanessa today on The MultiPod to talk about her journey to this business idea, overcoming the uncertainties and expectations along the way, while navigating love and new languages.

 

Visit Complexly Simple, and on Instagram.

 

Say hello to Marci on LinkedIn

 

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]]> Smart Generalists help small companies and start-ups navigate the challenges and changes in business, allowing these businesses to grow and reach their potential, and yet still hire one person instead of perhaps four. Marcela Killin's company, Complexly Simple, is a collaborative agency that helps people figure out complex and disparate ideas and make them as simple as possible, by making the most of multipotentialites' greatest skill: versatility.

Marci joins Ted and Vanessa today on The MultiPod to talk about her journey to this business idea, overcoming the uncertainties and expectations along the way, while navigating love and new languages.

 

Visit Complexly Simple, and on Instagram.

 

Say hello to Marci on LinkedIn

 

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2021 20:43:50 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2575 Smart Generalists help small companies and start-ups navigate the challenges and changes in business, allowing these businesses to grow and reach their potential, and yet still hire one person instead of perhaps four. Marcela Killin's company,... Smart Generalists help small companies and start-ups navigate the challenges and changes in business, allowing these businesses to grow and reach their potential, and yet still hire one person instead of perhaps four. Marcela Killin's company,... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No MultiPod Extras: La increíble aventura de ser multipotencial 82 82 MultiPod Extras: La increíble aventura de ser multipotencial full 8b92c13b-6279-4539-a5a5-340801b1c707 https://themultipod.com/episodes/multipod-extras-la-increible-aventura-de-ser-multipotencial En este episodio, nos reunimos Marcelo (Argentina), Sónia (Portugal) y Vianney (México) para poner a prueba nuestra multipotencialidad mientras aprendemos a grabar y editar un podcast.

Contaremos nuestras historias sobre quiénes somos, cómo descubrimos los términos “Multipod” o “multipotentialite” y lo que esto significa para nosotros.

También hablaremos de la importancia de comunicarnos en otros idiomas y nuestra experiencia como miembros del Puttyverse y como Multipotenciales en nuestras culturas.

]]> En este episodio, nos reunimos Marcelo (Argentina), Sónia (Portugal) y Vianney (México) para poner a prueba nuestra multipotencialidad mientras aprendemos a grabar y editar un podcast.

Contaremos nuestras historias sobre quiénes somos, cómo descubrimos los términos “Multipod” o “multipotentialite” y lo que esto significa para nosotros.

También hablaremos de la importancia de comunicarnos en otros idiomas y nuestra experiencia como miembros del Puttyverse y como Multipotenciales en nuestras culturas.

]]> Sun, 30 May 2021 09:30:44 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2553 En este episodio, nos reunimos Marcelo (Argentina), Sónia (Portugal) y Vianney (México) para poner a prueba nuestra multipotencialidad mientras aprendemos a grabar y editar un podcast. Contaremos nuestras historias sobre quiénes somos, cómo... En este episodio, nos reunimos Marcelo (Argentina), Sónia (Portugal) y Vianney (México) para poner a prueba nuestra multipotencialidad mientras aprendemos a grabar y editar un podcast. Contaremos nuestras historias sobre quiénes somos, cómo... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Looking For the Little Details: Photography with Diana - The MultiPod 079 81 81 Looking For the Little Details: Photography with Diana - The MultiPod 079 full 173b4cb7-cf0a-452e-b438-f7cfa83a33d2 https://themultipod.com/episodes/looking-for-the-little-details-photography-with-diana-the-multipod-079 The MultiPod turns to photography, and engages in a delightful, insightful and motivational conversation with Diana Sherblom, puttypeep and photgrapher extraordinaire.

 

Diana and host Ted chat about what brought her to photography, how it's another great career choice for multipods and, in particular, her documentary-style approach to taking photos and doing photoshoots. 

 

Diana's goal is to capture real, authentic moments, full of spontaneity, that demonstrate a normal day, the regular interaction between a couple or a family. This leads to a different photography experience for her subjects, but one that has tremendous value. 

 

As she builds her photography business, Diana is also exploring further offers such as branding coaching, photo organization and online courses. If you're interested in a behind-the-scenes look at a photography entrepreneur, want to learn what it's like to be a photographer, and love taking and understanding photos yourself, this is a great episode to listen in.

 

Follow Diana on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dianatakesphotos/

 

and visit her website! https://dianasherblom.com/ 

 

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]]> The MultiPod turns to photography, and engages in a delightful, insightful and motivational conversation with Diana Sherblom, puttypeep and photgrapher extraordinaire.

 

Diana and host Ted chat about what brought her to photography, how it's another great career choice for multipods and, in particular, her documentary-style approach to taking photos and doing photoshoots. 

 

Diana's goal is to capture real, authentic moments, full of spontaneity, that demonstrate a normal day, the regular interaction between a couple or a family. This leads to a different photography experience for her subjects, but one that has tremendous value. 

 

As she builds her photography business, Diana is also exploring further offers such as branding coaching, photo organization and online courses. If you're interested in a behind-the-scenes look at a photography entrepreneur, want to learn what it's like to be a photographer, and love taking and understanding photos yourself, this is a great episode to listen in.

 

Follow Diana on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/dianatakesphotos/

 

and visit her website! https://dianasherblom.com/ 

 

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Thu, 20 May 2021 09:10:48 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2298 The MultiPod turns to photography, and engages in a delightful, insightful and motivational conversation with Diana Sherblom, puttypeep and photgrapher extraordinaire.   Diana and host Ted chat about what brought her to photography, how it's... The MultiPod turns to photography, and engages in a delightful, insightful and motivational conversation with Diana Sherblom, puttypeep and photgrapher extraordinaire.   Diana and host Ted chat about what brought her to photography, how it's... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No How to Get From Point A to Point B on the Path of Life, with Allison - The MultiPod 078 80 80 How to Get From Point A to Point B on the Path of Life, with Allison - The MultiPod 078 full 915285c9-c575-4754-8401-637b3bfb9aed https://themultipod.com/episodes/how-to-get-from-point-a-to-point-b-on-the-path-of-life-with-allison-the-multipod-078 Allison is a multipotentialite coach from Alaska, who focuses on the beginning stages of one's journey to figuring out the life you are meant to lead.

 

She helps multipods unpack their identity and understand who they really are, thus enabling them to find work that is meaningful, satisfying and a match for their goals and lifestyle.

 

Her own story is one of being pushed into entrepreneurship by default, despite an instinct for security and steadiness, because she realized at last that it was the best, if not only, way to make the most of her skills, interest and experience, while also having the income and freedom she deserved.

 

However, a core component of her coaching recognizes that, for many people, a steady job and reliable employment is also just fine: the real objective is to find confidence within yourself, embrace who you are, identify your needs and then get a better job through interview and negotiation.

 

Allison and host Ted explore these concepts and more in this relaxed, thoughtful and encouraging conversation. 

 

Find Allison at her website, The Rocktar Plan!

 

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Allison is a multipotentialite coach from Alaska, who focuses on the beginning stages of one's journey to figuring out the life you are meant to lead.

 

She helps multipods unpack their identity and understand who they really are, thus enabling them to find work that is meaningful, satisfying and a match for their goals and lifestyle.

 

Her own story is one of being pushed into entrepreneurship by default, despite an instinct for security and steadiness, because she realized at last that it was the best, if not only, way to make the most of her skills, interest and experience, while also having the income and freedom she deserved.

 

However, a core component of her coaching recognizes that, for many people, a steady job and reliable employment is also just fine: the real objective is to find confidence within yourself, embrace who you are, identify your needs and then get a better job through interview and negotiation.

 

Allison and host Ted explore these concepts and more in this relaxed, thoughtful and encouraging conversation. 

 

Find Allison at her website, The Rocktar Plan!

 

Stream more episodes of The MultiPod on our site, or on your favourite podcast app.

]]> Fri, 07 May 2021 01:00:00 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2092 Allison is a multipotentialite coach from Alaska, who focuses on the beginning stages of one's journey to figuring out the life you are meant to lead.   She helps multipods unpack their identity and understand who they really are, thus enabling... Allison is a multipotentialite coach from Alaska, who focuses on the beginning stages of one's journey to figuring out the life you are meant to lead.   She helps multipods unpack their identity and understand who they really are, thus enabling... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Multipotencial in Spanish, with Vianney y Marcelo - The MultiPod 077 79 79 Multipotencial in Spanish, with Vianney y Marcelo - The MultiPod 077 full fe17ffd7-ac72-4ff5-9224-14036505ff7e https://themultipod.com/episodes/multipotencial-in-spanish-with-vianney-y-marcelo-the-multipod-077 The MultiPod continues to build on its language exploration, with now the second episode in our series on "Multipotentiality in languages and cultures beyond the English world," following on from the German-themed episode, #67.

 

Today we welcome Vianney y Marcelo, from México y Argentina respectively, to share their stories on discovering the world of multipotentiality, and the Puttyverse in particular, but having to do so through a 2nd language.

 

We thus return to that conflict and frustration, whereupon those who are not able to function in English miss out on these opportunities, and indeed may have scarcely any awareness that such concepts even exist, if they haven't been translated into their own language.

 

Bit by bit, we endeavour to break down those barriers, and the Spanish Puttyverse community is leading the way for Hispanophones. Marcelo, Vianney and host Ted chat about how we can further spread the word to the Spanish-speaking world, and prelude the upcoming MultiPod Extras episode en español, our first episode in a different language!

]]> The MultiPod continues to build on its language exploration, with now the second episode in our series on "Multipotentiality in languages and cultures beyond the English world," following on from the German-themed episode, #67.

 

Today we welcome Vianney y Marcelo, from México y Argentina respectively, to share their stories on discovering the world of multipotentiality, and the Puttyverse in particular, but having to do so through a 2nd language.

 

We thus return to that conflict and frustration, whereupon those who are not able to function in English miss out on these opportunities, and indeed may have scarcely any awareness that such concepts even exist, if they haven't been translated into their own language.

 

Bit by bit, we endeavour to break down those barriers, and the Spanish Puttyverse community is leading the way for Hispanophones. Marcelo, Vianney and host Ted chat about how we can further spread the word to the Spanish-speaking world, and prelude the upcoming MultiPod Extras episode en español, our first episode in a different language!

]]> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:16:09 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2374 The MultiPod continues to build on its language exploration, with now the second episode in our series on "Multipotentiality in languages and cultures beyond the English world," following on from the German-themed episode, #67.   Today we welcome... The MultiPod continues to build on its language exploration, with now the second episode in our series on "Multipotentiality in languages and cultures beyond the English world," following on from the German-themed episode, #67.   Today we welcome... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Affirming Your Multipotentiality, with Angela Cotelessa PhD - The MultiPod 076 78 78 Affirming Your Multipotentiality, with Angela Cotelessa PhD - The MultiPod 076 full f8d9a468-f892-4c87-bf26-0ad57df98ce3 https://themultipod.com/episodes/affirming-your-multipotentiality-with-angela-cotelessa-phd-the-multipod-076 In this tremendously affirming interview, Flo talks to Angela Cotelessa, who wrote the first PhD on polymaths. Angela shares her research and data, but also her deep insight into the life and reality of polymaths, or, in our language, Puttypeep.

Her study looked at common pain points, successes and struggles, emphasizing modern day, relatable people, not the classic historical figures from one hundred years ago. 

You'll be inspired by Angela herself, and her list of multiple, simultaneous jobs, "careers" even, and how matter-of-fact she juggles them.

And Flo shares his own story, talking about being "promoted" from a dynamic, stimulating job to a management and administration position for more money, and the same repetitive, drab tasks every day.

As Angela explains, "Any one job is not going to meet all your needs. But it doesn't have to be your whole life. Have a life outside of work. Let's be who we are: smart, strategic, curious, brave. Let's be human."

]]> In this tremendously affirming interview, Flo talks to Angela Cotelessa, who wrote the first PhD on polymaths. Angela shares her research and data, but also her deep insight into the life and reality of polymaths, or, in our language, Puttypeep.

Her study looked at common pain points, successes and struggles, emphasizing modern day, relatable people, not the classic historical figures from one hundred years ago. 

You'll be inspired by Angela herself, and her list of multiple, simultaneous jobs, "careers" even, and how matter-of-fact she juggles them.

And Flo shares his own story, talking about being "promoted" from a dynamic, stimulating job to a management and administration position for more money, and the same repetitive, drab tasks every day.

As Angela explains, "Any one job is not going to meet all your needs. But it doesn't have to be your whole life. Have a life outside of work. Let's be who we are: smart, strategic, curious, brave. Let's be human."

]]> Sat, 10 Apr 2021 09:00:11 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2841 In this tremendously affirming interview, Flo talks to Angela Cotelessa, who wrote the first PhD on polymaths. Angela shares her research and data, but also her deep insight into the life and reality of polymaths, or, in our language, Puttypeep. Her... In this tremendously affirming interview, Flo talks to Angela Cotelessa, who wrote the first PhD on polymaths. Angela shares her research and data, but also her deep insight into the life and reality of polymaths, or, in our language, Puttypeep. Her... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Offer and Receive: How To Be Circular, with Paul - The MultiPod 075 77 77 Offer and Receive: How To Be Circular, with Paul - The MultiPod 075 full f4935569-decc-45f4-b6e2-08b1d3ebb78d https://themultipod.com/episodes/offer-and-receive-how-to-be-circular-with-paul-the-multipod-075 Paul Sockett is with us on The MultiPod today: actor, performer, improviser, hugger, traveller and storyteller. Citizen of the world and multipotentialte, navigating the exceptional changes of the past 12 months with grace and perspective.

 

Paul reflects on his journey to this point, and the lessons he continues to learn about identity, control, safety and how we interact with each other. How we are allowed to choose the words we use, and define what those words mean to us.

 

We talk about effective storytelling. You don't have to tell another person's story for them, and that is freeing. Practice being graceful, practice understanding a difficult feeling, not because it's good or bad, but just difficult. Get familiar with the unfamiliar. 

 

"We're all trying to perform a show that we have not rehearsed," says Paul. What if there is no big conclusion, no performance or deadline? If life is lived in preparation for something, but that something can never come; what if the preparation itself is the performance?

 

Join us for an insightful, thought-provoking and meaningful conversation, that takes place very much in the present.

 

 

]]> Paul Sockett is with us on The MultiPod today: actor, performer, improviser, hugger, traveller and storyteller. Citizen of the world and multipotentialte, navigating the exceptional changes of the past 12 months with grace and perspective.

 

Paul reflects on his journey to this point, and the lessons he continues to learn about identity, control, safety and how we interact with each other. How we are allowed to choose the words we use, and define what those words mean to us.

 

We talk about effective storytelling. You don't have to tell another person's story for them, and that is freeing. Practice being graceful, practice understanding a difficult feeling, not because it's good or bad, but just difficult. Get familiar with the unfamiliar. 

 

"We're all trying to perform a show that we have not rehearsed," says Paul. What if there is no big conclusion, no performance or deadline? If life is lived in preparation for something, but that something can never come; what if the preparation itself is the performance?

 

Join us for an insightful, thought-provoking and meaningful conversation, that takes place very much in the present.

 

 

]]> Thu, 18 Mar 2021 15:12:12 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2915 Paul Sockett is with us on The MultiPod today: actor, performer, improviser, hugger, traveller and storyteller. Citizen of the world and multipotentialte, navigating the exceptional changes of the past 12 months with grace and perspective.   Paul... Paul Sockett is with us on The MultiPod today: actor, performer, improviser, hugger, traveller and storyteller. Citizen of the world and multipotentialte, navigating the exceptional changes of the past 12 months with grace and perspective.   Paul... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No The Beauty of Darkness - The MultiPod 074 76 76 The Beauty of Darkness - The MultiPod 074 full 998b0a97-f326-4198-b537-d082ad68256c https://themultipod.com/episodes/the-beauty-of-darkness-the-multipod-074 The MultiPod takes you on an adventure to northern Sweden, to the city of Skellefteå, overlooking the Gulf of Bothnia. The city lies at 64° latitude, similar to Iceland, Baffin Island and the northern reaches of Canada. It thus has very short days in the winter, and very long ones in the summer.

Co-host Flo had the opportunity to visit this extraordinary place at the end of December, 2020, a chance to explore not just a different culture and lifestyle but to understand the meaning of "darkness."

He went in tempered by common stereotypes surrounding "cold," "the north," "snow" and, most of all, "the dark."

Yet he emerged with a wondrous sense of warmth, community and perspective on life in "the south," questioning where our society places its priorities and values.

Listen in and be immersed in the journey. Perhaps the "Northern Mindset" could be the salvation to our post-pandemic recovery.

 

Music credits to Hans Johnson, Discovery (Sweden)

]]> The MultiPod takes you on an adventure to northern Sweden, to the city of Skellefteå, overlooking the Gulf of Bothnia. The city lies at 64° latitude, similar to Iceland, Baffin Island and the northern reaches of Canada. It thus has very short days in the winter, and very long ones in the summer.

Co-host Flo had the opportunity to visit this extraordinary place at the end of December, 2020, a chance to explore not just a different culture and lifestyle but to understand the meaning of "darkness."

He went in tempered by common stereotypes surrounding "cold," "the north," "snow" and, most of all, "the dark."

Yet he emerged with a wondrous sense of warmth, community and perspective on life in "the south," questioning where our society places its priorities and values.

Listen in and be immersed in the journey. Perhaps the "Northern Mindset" could be the salvation to our post-pandemic recovery.

 

Music credits to Hans Johnson, Discovery (Sweden)

]]> Tue, 02 Mar 2021 15:37:42 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 4355 The MultiPod takes you on an adventure to northern Sweden, to the city of Skellefteå, overlooking the Gulf of Bothnia. The city lies at 64° latitude, similar to Iceland, Baffin Island and the northern reaches of Canada. It thus has very short days... The MultiPod takes you on an adventure to northern Sweden, to the city of Skellefteå, overlooking the Gulf of Bothnia. The city lies at 64° latitude, similar to Iceland, Baffin Island and the northern reaches of Canada. It thus has very short days... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No To Live in a Tiny Home, with CatP - The MultiPod 073 75 75 To Live in a Tiny Home, with CatP - The MultiPod 073 full 8c54ec8f-63de-422c-a11a-3d086774c012 https://themultipod.com/episodes/to-live-in-a-tiny-home-with-catp-the-multipod-073 In the 2nd of our tandem episodes this week, building on the homsteading/intentional living theme of Episode 72 with Sonia, we introduce you to CatP and explore the wonder and freedom of life in a tiny home. In Cat's case that is primarily in the Dominican Republic, but in fact she and her partner typically travel amongst three tiny homes throughout the year!

Cat left the relationships of her 'old life' behind, corporate and otherwise, to embark on a life of simplicity and clarity, "decluttering" both physically and emotionally.

This led her to embrace a home measured in community, not size & space, a life of intention and design, where "part-time work and part-time income equals full-time life."

There is something very moving about this episode. Paradoxically, you will find a lot of space in our conversation. Listen closely and you'll hear the tropical birds singing in the background. You might just be left with some food for thought, and a renewed vigour to become more intentional with your own life.

 

]]> In the 2nd of our tandem episodes this week, building on the homsteading/intentional living theme of Episode 72 with Sonia, we introduce you to CatP and explore the wonder and freedom of life in a tiny home. In Cat's case that is primarily in the Dominican Republic, but in fact she and her partner typically travel amongst three tiny homes throughout the year!

Cat left the relationships of her 'old life' behind, corporate and otherwise, to embark on a life of simplicity and clarity, "decluttering" both physically and emotionally.

This led her to embrace a home measured in community, not size & space, a life of intention and design, where "part-time work and part-time income equals full-time life."

There is something very moving about this episode. Paradoxically, you will find a lot of space in our conversation. Listen closely and you'll hear the tropical birds singing in the background. You might just be left with some food for thought, and a renewed vigour to become more intentional with your own life.

 

]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2021 12:48:37 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2441 In the 2nd of our tandem episodes this week, building on the homsteading/intentional living theme of Episode 72 with Sonia, we introduce you to CatP and explore the wonder and freedom of life in a tiny home. In Cat's case that is primarily in the... In the 2nd of our tandem episodes this week, building on the homsteading/intentional living theme of Episode 72 with Sonia, we introduce you to CatP and explore the wonder and freedom of life in a tiny home. In Cat's case that is primarily in the... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Homesteading, Home-Schooling, Remote Working: Sonia's Journey - The MultiPod 072 74 74 Homesteading, Home-Schooling, Remote Working: Sonia's Journey - The MultiPod 072 full 5fedd3b3-0c24-4f33-800e-77fa1c7238b8 https://themultipod.com/episodes/homesteading-home-schooling-remote-working-sonias-journey-the-multipod-072 Sonia lives with her family in rural Portugal, having embraced a major lifestyle change a few years ago. She and her husband closed down their veterinary service in the city, bought a farm, lots of animals therein, and packed up their three kids for a life of homesteading, home-schooling and sustainability.

Not only that, but to help sustain themselves and pay the bills, Sonia also took up remote virtual assistant-style work, yet another thing to juggle at the same time.

This remarkable journey though has brought them a life of contentment and perspective, intertwined with the busyness and demands of a working farm. The kids have been thriving, and everyone feels far more in tune with nature. 

Sonia joins Vanessa and Ted for a conversation about how they've done it, why they made such a bold choice and what they've learned from doing so.

]]> Sonia lives with her family in rural Portugal, having embraced a major lifestyle change a few years ago. She and her husband closed down their veterinary service in the city, bought a farm, lots of animals therein, and packed up their three kids for a life of homesteading, home-schooling and sustainability.

Not only that, but to help sustain themselves and pay the bills, Sonia also took up remote virtual assistant-style work, yet another thing to juggle at the same time.

This remarkable journey though has brought them a life of contentment and perspective, intertwined with the busyness and demands of a working farm. The kids have been thriving, and everyone feels far more in tune with nature. 

Sonia joins Vanessa and Ted for a conversation about how they've done it, why they made such a bold choice and what they've learned from doing so.

]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2021 15:42:37 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2454 Sonia lives with her family in rural Portugal, having embraced a major lifestyle change a few years ago. She and her husband closed down their veterinary service in the city, bought a farm, lots of animals therein, and packed up their three kids for a... Sonia lives with her family in rural Portugal, having embraced a major lifestyle change a few years ago. She and her husband closed down their veterinary service in the city, bought a farm, lots of animals therein, and packed up their three kids for a... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Third Culture Kids & Belonging, with Risa - The MultiPod 071 73 73 Third Culture Kids & Belonging, with Risa - The MultiPod 071 full c8cb1be1-f62b-4fda-a73a-9e7aecd89a4a https://themultipod.com/episodes/third-culture-kids-belonging-with-risa-the-multipod-071 What is it like to grow up in different countries, different languages and different cultures, all around the world? It sounds pretty exciting and exotic, and for the most part, it is!

But where does that leave your sense of home, and belonging? Third Culture Kids share this identity, punctuated by a key part of the definition: growing up, in their formative years, in a culture different from that of their parents.

Risa (pronounced Lisa), is our guest today on The MultiPod, sharing her story of being born in Japan, moving to Brazil as a baby, before heading to the United States a few years later, then Mexico, and back to the States (but in a different part), all by the time she reached college.

Along the way she became fluent in three languages, faced tough choices, and spent a lot of time in airports. This life has helped her navigate her multipotentiality, particularly her career choices and perspectives on time, money and facing the unknown.

Join us for a fascinating discussion on Third Culture Kids, the travelling multipotentialites.

]]> What is it like to grow up in different countries, different languages and different cultures, all around the world? It sounds pretty exciting and exotic, and for the most part, it is!

But where does that leave your sense of home, and belonging? Third Culture Kids share this identity, punctuated by a key part of the definition: growing up, in their formative years, in a culture different from that of their parents.

Risa (pronounced Lisa), is our guest today on The MultiPod, sharing her story of being born in Japan, moving to Brazil as a baby, before heading to the United States a few years later, then Mexico, and back to the States (but in a different part), all by the time she reached college.

Along the way she became fluent in three languages, faced tough choices, and spent a lot of time in airports. This life has helped her navigate her multipotentiality, particularly her career choices and perspectives on time, money and facing the unknown.

Join us for a fascinating discussion on Third Culture Kids, the travelling multipotentialites.

]]> Sat, 16 Jan 2021 00:32:31 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 1960 What is it like to grow up in different countries, different languages and different cultures, all around the world? It sounds pretty exciting and exotic, and for the most part, it is! But where does that leave your sense of home, and belonging? Third... What is it like to grow up in different countries, different languages and different cultures, all around the world? It sounds pretty exciting and exotic, and for the most part, it is! But where does that leave your sense of home, and belonging? Third... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Bye Bye to 2020, Hello to a Fresh Start - The MultiPod 070 72 72 Bye Bye to 2020, Hello to a Fresh Start - The MultiPod 070 full 780f9ee2-2dc1-4f3f-ad35-aeb1d792434f https://themultipod.com/episodes/bye-bye-to-2020-hello-to-a-fresh-start-the-multipod-070 Well, we've made it to the end of 2020, and boy was it something.

Amongst so many changes and unknowns, it was often a challenge to stay positive this year and make sense of it all. But any good year-end-show will do its best to be constructive and inspiring, and that's what we're here for on this, the last episode of 2020.

Flo, Vanessa and Ted get together to chat about the year and their experiences, try to make sense of new routines and realities, and focus on questions like, "What are some positive things that have happened for you in 2020? What are some things you've learned about yourself this year that you would not have otherwise expected to learn?"

It was a mixed up year for sure, but perhaps we have layed the groundwork for some new traditions too, and can leave you with a good, productive mindset for the new year to come.

]]> Well, we've made it to the end of 2020, and boy was it something.

Amongst so many changes and unknowns, it was often a challenge to stay positive this year and make sense of it all. But any good year-end-show will do its best to be constructive and inspiring, and that's what we're here for on this, the last episode of 2020.

Flo, Vanessa and Ted get together to chat about the year and their experiences, try to make sense of new routines and realities, and focus on questions like, "What are some positive things that have happened for you in 2020? What are some things you've learned about yourself this year that you would not have otherwise expected to learn?"

It was a mixed up year for sure, but perhaps we have layed the groundwork for some new traditions too, and can leave you with a good, productive mindset for the new year to come.

]]> Sat, 02 Jan 2021 09:18:50 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2730 Well, we've made it to the end of 2020, and boy was it something. Amongst so many changes and unknowns, it was often a challenge to stay positive this year and make sense of it all. But any good year-end-show will do its best to be constructive and... Well, we've made it to the end of 2020, and boy was it something. Amongst so many changes and unknowns, it was often a challenge to stay positive this year and make sense of it all. But any good year-end-show will do its best to be constructive and... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Reflections on Milestones, with Emilie Wapnick - The MultiPod 069 71 71 Reflections on Milestones, with Emilie Wapnick - The MultiPod 069 full 00d51a99-1f43-433d-abcd-ce961cd2544d https://themultipod.com/episodes/reflections-on-milestones-with-emilie-wapnick-the-multipod-069 The past couple or so months have seen a flurry of changes in Puttyland, as the community has taken on a new name and identity. This has also coincided with the recent ten year anniversary of the launch of Puttylike, the blog.

Meanwhile our little community podcast is coming up on its 3rd anniversary at the beginning of January. Time flies indeed!

It all makes for some momentous milestones: benchmarks worth celebrating as we come to the end of this tumultous and unexpected year.

And so who better to chat with than the founder of our great Putty nation, Emilie Wapnick herself!

]]> The past couple or so months have seen a flurry of changes in Puttyland, as the community has taken on a new name and identity. This has also coincided with the recent ten year anniversary of the launch of Puttylike, the blog.

Meanwhile our little community podcast is coming up on its 3rd anniversary at the beginning of January. Time flies indeed!

It all makes for some momentous milestones: benchmarks worth celebrating as we come to the end of this tumultous and unexpected year.

And so who better to chat with than the founder of our great Putty nation, Emilie Wapnick herself!

]]> Thu, 24 Dec 2020 00:46:32 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2658 The past couple or so months have seen a flurry of changes in Puttyland, as the community has taken on a new name and identity. This has also coincided with the recent ten year anniversary of the launch of , the blog. Meanwhile our little... The past couple or so months have seen a flurry of changes in Puttyland, as the community has taken on a new name and identity. This has also coincided with the recent ten year anniversary of the launch of , the blog. Meanwhile our little... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Perspectives From Outside The Puttyverse, with Rinat - The MultiPod 068 70 70 Perspectives From Outside The Puttyverse, with Rinat - The MultiPod 068 full 996c2158-fb43-42e0-afc7-9904abe751d6 https://themultipod.com/episodes/perspectives-from-outside-the-puttyverse-with-rinat-the-multipod-068 Here at The MultiPod, we take the time every once in a while to incorporate an outside voice, someone from beyond the community, to gain their perspective on multipotentiality and what makes us tick.

Today that guest is Rinat Ben Avraham, who happens to host the That's the Ticket! podcast with our own co-host Vanessa, and who also happens to be a multipotentialite.

Rinat is not however part of The Puttyverse, although she certainly understands and identifies with the term. So what is her take on needing community and support?

]]> Here at The MultiPod, we take the time every once in a while to incorporate an outside voice, someone from beyond the community, to gain their perspective on multipotentiality and what makes us tick.

Today that guest is Rinat Ben Avraham, who happens to host the That's the Ticket! podcast with our own co-host Vanessa, and who also happens to be a multipotentialite.

Rinat is not however part of The Puttyverse, although she certainly understands and identifies with the term. So what is her take on needing community and support?

]]> Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:11:52 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3096 Here at The MultiPod, we take the time every once in a while to incorporate an outside voice, someone from beyond the community, to gain their perspective on multipotentiality and what makes us tick. Today that guest is Rinat Ben Avraham, who happens... Here at The MultiPod, we take the time every once in a while to incorporate an outside voice, someone from beyond the community, to gain their perspective on multipotentiality and what makes us tick. Today that guest is Rinat Ben Avraham, who happens... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No The German Multipotentialite Experience: "Straightforward and Exact" - The MultiPod 067 69 69 The German Multipotentialite Experience: "Straightforward and Exact" - The MultiPod 067 full d06c076f-8008-4208-a8c7-de33a8cff8af https://themultipod.com/episodes/the-german-multipotentialite-experience-straightforward-and-exact-the-multipod-067 Today's episode takes us into the German-speaking world, and the broader question of "how does language, culture and society impact our multipotentialite identity?"

We default to English primarily in the Puttyverse, including in this podcast, which means not only do we not speak in other languages but we forget about the cultural and societal implications that we're missing.

Flo and special guest Friederike talk about their upbringing, in Austria and Berlin respectively, and how German speakers come to understand and perceive multipotentiality. 

It may or may not come as a shock that the German-speaking world does not easily accomodate multiple career paths and varied vocations. Kids are now being encouraged to choose their profession at 14 years old! And there is simply no equivalent word to "multipotentialite" in German, although perhaps we can invent one!  Tune in for this fascinating window into Leben auf Deutsch (in English, for our benefit!)

]]> Today's episode takes us into the German-speaking world, and the broader question of "how does language, culture and society impact our multipotentialite identity?"

We default to English primarily in the Puttyverse, including in this podcast, which means not only do we not speak in other languages but we forget about the cultural and societal implications that we're missing.

Flo and special guest Friederike talk about their upbringing, in Austria and Berlin respectively, and how German speakers come to understand and perceive multipotentiality. 

It may or may not come as a shock that the German-speaking world does not easily accomodate multiple career paths and varied vocations. Kids are now being encouraged to choose their profession at 14 years old! And there is simply no equivalent word to "multipotentialite" in German, although perhaps we can invent one!  Tune in for this fascinating window into Leben auf Deutsch (in English, for our benefit!)

]]> Fri, 04 Dec 2020 16:52:11 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3000 Today's episode takes us into the German-speaking world, and the broader question of "how does language, culture and society impact our multipotentialite identity?" We default to English primarily in the Puttyverse, including in this podcast, which... Today's episode takes us into the German-speaking world, and the broader question of "how does language, culture and society impact our multipotentialite identity?" We default to English primarily in the Puttyverse, including in this podcast, which... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Queerness and Multipotentiality, Part 2: Use the Complexity to be Empowered - The MultiPod 066 68 68 Queerness and Multipotentiality, Part 2: Use the Complexity to be Empowered - The MultiPod 066 full 49bd05c3-96f2-4a6a-b22e-fcc9bceca14c https://themultipod.com/episodes/queerness-and-multipotentiality-part-2-use-the-complexity-to-be-empowered-the-multipod-066 Queerness and multipotentiality...Do they have anything to do with each other?

This question was brought up by a Puttyverse member, Niyoosha, and it piqued our interest here at The MultiPod. Co-host Vanessa speaks with Niyoosha and Hannah - all 3 members of the LGBTQ+ community, and all multipotentialites.

Part 1 of this two part series covers labels, identity crises, the parallels between multipotentiality and queerness, seemingly contradicting identities, and using labels as a mechanism for change.

In Part 2, we’re covering parallels between heteronormative culture and “non-multipotentialite culture,” how people try to put others in boxes, and how to use the darkness and complexity to be empowered.

There are no clear cut answers, but there's much exploration!

]]> Queerness and multipotentiality...Do they have anything to do with each other?

This question was brought up by a Puttyverse member, Niyoosha, and it piqued our interest here at The MultiPod. Co-host Vanessa speaks with Niyoosha and Hannah - all 3 members of the LGBTQ+ community, and all multipotentialites.

Part 1 of this two part series covers labels, identity crises, the parallels between multipotentiality and queerness, seemingly contradicting identities, and using labels as a mechanism for change.

In Part 2, we’re covering parallels between heteronormative culture and “non-multipotentialite culture,” how people try to put others in boxes, and how to use the darkness and complexity to be empowered.

There are no clear cut answers, but there's much exploration!

]]> Thu, 12 Nov 2020 20:16:09 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 1625 Queerness and multipotentiality...Do they have anything to do with each other? This question was brought up by a Puttyverse member, Niyoosha, and it piqued our interest here at The MultiPod. Co-host Vanessa speaks with Niyoosha and Hannah - all 3... Queerness and multipotentiality...Do they have anything to do with each other? This question was brought up by a Puttyverse member, Niyoosha, and it piqued our interest here at The MultiPod. Co-host Vanessa speaks with Niyoosha and Hannah - all 3... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Queerness & Multipotentiality: An Intersection of Rainbows - The MultiPod 065 67 67 Queerness & Multipotentiality: An Intersection of Rainbows - The MultiPod 065 full af979c80-42a2-4a40-a84c-39b401ec2bd1 https://themultipod.com/episodes/queerness-multipotentiality-an-intersection-of-rainbows-the-multipod-065 Queerness and multipotentiality...Do they have anything to do with each other?

This question was brought up by a Puttyverse member, Niyoosha, and this piqued our interest here at The MultiPod. Co-host Vanessa speaks with Niyoosha and Hannah - all 3 members of the LGBTQ+ community, and all multipotentialites.

Labels can be important to help figure out your identity, but they’re just a tool that helps you, and they don't have to rule your life. Having identities that contradict each other is okay; you can identify as non-binary and a woman at the same time!

We chat about normalizing asking pronouns in public forums - should we be asking? 

And we highlight the fact that your gender identity is probably not the most interesting thing about you!

]]> Queerness and multipotentiality...Do they have anything to do with each other?

This question was brought up by a Puttyverse member, Niyoosha, and this piqued our interest here at The MultiPod. Co-host Vanessa speaks with Niyoosha and Hannah - all 3 members of the LGBTQ+ community, and all multipotentialites.

Labels can be important to help figure out your identity, but they’re just a tool that helps you, and they don't have to rule your life. Having identities that contradict each other is okay; you can identify as non-binary and a woman at the same time!

We chat about normalizing asking pronouns in public forums - should we be asking? 

And we highlight the fact that your gender identity is probably not the most interesting thing about you!

]]> Tue, 10 Nov 2020 04:51:53 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2210 Queerness and multipotentiality...Do they have anything to do with each other? This question was brought up by a Puttyverse member, Niyoosha, and this piqued our interest here at The MultiPod. Co-host Vanessa speaks with Niyoosha and Hannah - all 3... Queerness and multipotentiality...Do they have anything to do with each other? This question was brought up by a Puttyverse member, Niyoosha, and this piqued our interest here at The MultiPod. Co-host Vanessa speaks with Niyoosha and Hannah - all 3... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Creative Techniques to Improve Your Creativity, with Thomas - The MultiPod 064 66 66 Creative Techniques to Improve Your Creativity, with Thomas - The MultiPod 064 full 0e01a66d-3e35-4475-b17c-19322993aa36 https://themultipod.com/episodes/creative-techniques-to-improve-your-creativity-with-thomas-the-multipod-064 Thomas Beutel is a determined creator, of all things tactile: both for the hands and for the brain. 

Thomas paints, draws, builds, programs, wires, carves, moulds, assembles and imagines, resulting in all kinds of models, tools, sculptures and artwork, as well as animations and creative coding.

With all this, you would think that the creative process must come easy, even effortlessly, to someone so dedicated. But Thomas has always struggled with productivity, focus and completion.

A lifetime of self-study and effort has brought him to a place now where he is comfortable and confident in his creative process, where the dreaded imposter doesn't get in the way, nor do his myriad ideas for projects.

He has developed powerful, practical techniques for sorting through the clutter, making the most of his efforts and recognizing what "finishing" really means.

If you've struggled with finding a balance between letting the creative ideas flow and getting things done, this episode is for you.

]]> Thomas Beutel is a determined creator, of all things tactile: both for the hands and for the brain. 

Thomas paints, draws, builds, programs, wires, carves, moulds, assembles and imagines, resulting in all kinds of models, tools, sculptures and artwork, as well as animations and creative coding.

With all this, you would think that the creative process must come easy, even effortlessly, to someone so dedicated. But Thomas has always struggled with productivity, focus and completion.

A lifetime of self-study and effort has brought him to a place now where he is comfortable and confident in his creative process, where the dreaded imposter doesn't get in the way, nor do his myriad ideas for projects.

He has developed powerful, practical techniques for sorting through the clutter, making the most of his efforts and recognizing what "finishing" really means.

If you've struggled with finding a balance between letting the creative ideas flow and getting things done, this episode is for you.

]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2020 09:59:28 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2921 Thomas Beutel is a determined creator, of all things tactile: both for the hands and for the brain.  Thomas paints, draws, builds, programs, wires, carves, moulds, assembles and imagines, resulting in all kinds of models, tools, sculptures and... Thomas Beutel is a determined creator, of all things tactile: both for the hands and for the brain.  Thomas paints, draws, builds, programs, wires, carves, moulds, assembles and imagines, resulting in all kinds of models, tools, sculptures and... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No The MultiPod 2.0: von Neumann, Queen and a Brand New Theme - The MultiPod 063 65 65 The MultiPod 2.0: von Neumann, Queen and a Brand New Theme - The MultiPod 063 full 7b8e7f0d-ad90-4130-8719-2b888e62d16d https://themultipod.com/episodes/the-multipod-2-0-von-neumann-queen-and-a-brand-new-theme-the-multipod-063 Welcome back to The MultiPod!

 

It’s been a while, and for starters, thank you to everyone who’s listening, who has still discovered our show and even gone through some of the back catalogue over the past few weeks.

 

It’s been two and a half years, a good chunk of time for any multipotentialite, and enough time to really measure our commitment to producing this thing. We set out to publish an episode every two weeks on average, and aside from some summer lulls the past two years have succeeded.

 

But whenever we come back from a summer break, it’s a chance to think about where to go from here. Should we keep going? Does our show provide some value and entertainment for the community? 

 

All in all, it seems to be an apt time to take a good assessment of this show, its future, and our commitment to it. We’re calling it The MultiPod 2.0, and are looking forward to a good, solid dose of energy and enthusiasm. It’s nice to be back.

]]> Welcome back to The MultiPod!

 

It’s been a while, and for starters, thank you to everyone who’s listening, who has still discovered our show and even gone through some of the back catalogue over the past few weeks.

 

It’s been two and a half years, a good chunk of time for any multipotentialite, and enough time to really measure our commitment to producing this thing. We set out to publish an episode every two weeks on average, and aside from some summer lulls the past two years have succeeded.

 

But whenever we come back from a summer break, it’s a chance to think about where to go from here. Should we keep going? Does our show provide some value and entertainment for the community? 

 

All in all, it seems to be an apt time to take a good assessment of this show, its future, and our commitment to it. We’re calling it The MultiPod 2.0, and are looking forward to a good, solid dose of energy and enthusiasm. It’s nice to be back.

]]> Thu, 22 Oct 2020 15:59:21 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2191 Welcome back to The MultiPod!   It’s been a while, and for starters, thank you to everyone who’s listening, who has still discovered our show and even gone through some of the back catalogue over the past few weeks.   It’s been two and... Welcome back to The MultiPod!   It’s been a while, and for starters, thank you to everyone who’s listening, who has still discovered our show and even gone through some of the back catalogue over the past few weeks.   It’s been two and... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No In the Backyard and Live! with Ted, Vanessa & Taylor - The MultiPod 062 64 64 In the Backyard and Live! with Ted, Vanessa & Taylor - The MultiPod 062 full dd25e23c-f616-47f5-beb3-90a0c93f3a66 https://themultipod.com/episodes/in-the-backyard-and-live-with-ted-vanessa-taylor-the-multipod-062 It's a big moment for The MultiPod, after 2 1/2 years of recording this show, we have for the first time sat down together as co-hosts to record a MultiPod episode, live and in person.

Vanessa and her husband Taylor were visiting family in Ottawa, where Ted lives, so naturally he invited them over to both A), meet in person, at last!, and B), blow the dust off the ol' portable recorder, plug in the microphones and sit around the table on the back deck to reflect on the moment and get it all on digital tape.

The early days of podcasting were known for folks essentially sitting around on their couch, riffing on a topic, and evolving it into a show and target audience.

We simply did it the opposite way!, with co-hosts from around the world, our theme of exploring multipotentiality clear from the outset, and our wonderful, built-in audience waiting for us, courtesy of The Puttytribe.

In September of 2019, friend of the pod Doug Walker recorded on-site the sounds and snippets of the Everything Conference, our first live experiment here at The MultiPod. Today, we build on that and enjoy a wonderful and somewhat surreal moment for this close-knit yet physically dispersed community.

Taylor, Vanessa and Ted reflect on the differences between online and in-person relationships, our own experiences of meeting people in person after first knowing them online, and then take the opportunity to chat about the experience of the partner to a multipotentialite, and the compromise and support that comes with our many career changes, which brings us to the inevitable discussion about jobs and work, and the question, "Do we always need to monetize everything we do?"

To really get in the moment, grab a can of your favourite carbonated beverage, throw on some headphones and add your own background sound effects of birds chirping and children playing, as you join us for this very special episode of The MultiPod.

]]> It's a big moment for The MultiPod, after 2 1/2 years of recording this show, we have for the first time sat down together as co-hosts to record a MultiPod episode, live and in person.

Vanessa and her husband Taylor were visiting family in Ottawa, where Ted lives, so naturally he invited them over to both A), meet in person, at last!, and B), blow the dust off the ol' portable recorder, plug in the microphones and sit around the table on the back deck to reflect on the moment and get it all on digital tape.

The early days of podcasting were known for folks essentially sitting around on their couch, riffing on a topic, and evolving it into a show and target audience.

We simply did it the opposite way!, with co-hosts from around the world, our theme of exploring multipotentiality clear from the outset, and our wonderful, built-in audience waiting for us, courtesy of The Puttytribe.

In September of 2019, friend of the pod Doug Walker recorded on-site the sounds and snippets of the Everything Conference, our first live experiment here at The MultiPod. Today, we build on that and enjoy a wonderful and somewhat surreal moment for this close-knit yet physically dispersed community.

Taylor, Vanessa and Ted reflect on the differences between online and in-person relationships, our own experiences of meeting people in person after first knowing them online, and then take the opportunity to chat about the experience of the partner to a multipotentialite, and the compromise and support that comes with our many career changes, which brings us to the inevitable discussion about jobs and work, and the question, "Do we always need to monetize everything we do?"

To really get in the moment, grab a can of your favourite carbonated beverage, throw on some headphones and add your own background sound effects of birds chirping and children playing, as you join us for this very special episode of The MultiPod.

]]> Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:18:34 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2332 It's a big moment for The MultiPod, after 2 1/2 years of recording this show, we have for the first time sat down together as co-hosts to record a MultiPod episode, live and in person. Vanessa and her husband Taylor were visiting family in Ottawa,... It's a big moment for The MultiPod, after 2 1/2 years of recording this show, we have for the first time sat down together as co-hosts to record a MultiPod episode, live and in person. Vanessa and her husband Taylor were visiting family in Ottawa,... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Profiles in Multipotentiality: Tesla and Hughes - The MultiPod 061 63 63 Profiles in Multipotentiality: Tesla and Hughes - The MultiPod 061 full 96549b41-ba8c-4cb9-9a35-f4a52b762de2 https://themultipod.com/episodes/profiles-in-multipotentiality-tesla-and-hughes-the-multipod-061 It's summer, 2020, we all need a break from COVID-related news and info, and The MultiPod is here to help.

We've decided to start taking a look at the broader picture of multipotentiality, and figure out how we can expand our understanding of the concept, and who we can profile to give us that broader perspective.

To that end, today's episode is the first in a series of biographies of influential figures, who you likely won't be surprised to learn were indeed multipotentialites themselves.

 

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Nicola Tesla and Howard Hughes are our focus today: very influential figures on the everyday world and popular culture in their day, with legacies that continue decades later. 

Join us to learn about their backstory, their career evolution as multipods, and how their journeys remain relevant. 

Then, we link these lives to the modern-day lives of our own Puttytribe multipotentialites who, in their own way, follow in the footsteps of these illustrious predecessors. 

]]> It's summer, 2020, we all need a break from COVID-related news and info, and The MultiPod is here to help.

We've decided to start taking a look at the broader picture of multipotentiality, and figure out how we can expand our understanding of the concept, and who we can profile to give us that broader perspective.

To that end, today's episode is the first in a series of biographies of influential figures, who you likely won't be surprised to learn were indeed multipotentialites themselves.

 

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Nicola Tesla and Howard Hughes are our focus today: very influential figures on the everyday world and popular culture in their day, with legacies that continue decades later. 

Join us to learn about their backstory, their career evolution as multipods, and how their journeys remain relevant. 

Then, we link these lives to the modern-day lives of our own Puttytribe multipotentialites who, in their own way, follow in the footsteps of these illustrious predecessors. 

]]> Mon, 27 Jul 2020 21:42:13 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2759 It's summer, 2020, we all need a break from COVID-related news and info, and The MultiPod is here to help. We've decided to start taking a look at the broader picture of multipotentiality, and figure out how we can expand our understanding of the... It's summer, 2020, we all need a break from COVID-related news and info, and The MultiPod is here to help. We've decided to start taking a look at the broader picture of multipotentiality, and figure out how we can expand our understanding of the... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No How Better Communication Will Make Your Projects Soar, With Flo - The MultiPod 060 62 62 How Better Communication Will Make Your Projects Soar, With Flo - The MultiPod 060 full e460098d-bc02-4a57-af95-a87e2a97be5f https://themultipod.com/episodes/how-better-communication-will-make-your-projects-soar-with-flo-the-multipod-060 Thriving multipotentialite Flo Stummer joins us today from Austria, fresh from discovering and joining the Puttytribe just a few weeks ago. His journey has taken him from his native land to the UK, United States, and all around Europe, with a particular fascination for Sweden. It's not so much about travel however, but following his nose, staying true to himself and not going down any pre-determined paths.

Along the way Flo has learned some valuable lessons in planning, expectations, making the most of failures and most of all the importance of good, clear communication.

Through a combination of business and academic life, Flo helps us explore the definition and meaning of "success," and sets us up to be prepared and confident in our new endeavours.

And, we here at The MultiPod (and the Puttytribe in general!) stand to benefit from this as well as Flo is keen to expand the scope and efforts of our little show, and help us reach out to the wider world to get more insights and perspectives on multipotentiality.

The ideas are in their infancy, but stay tuned as we get some plans together for the near future!

]]> Thriving multipotentialite Flo Stummer joins us today from Austria, fresh from discovering and joining the Puttytribe just a few weeks ago. His journey has taken him from his native land to the UK, United States, and all around Europe, with a particular fascination for Sweden. It's not so much about travel however, but following his nose, staying true to himself and not going down any pre-determined paths.

Along the way Flo has learned some valuable lessons in planning, expectations, making the most of failures and most of all the importance of good, clear communication.

Through a combination of business and academic life, Flo helps us explore the definition and meaning of "success," and sets us up to be prepared and confident in our new endeavours.

And, we here at The MultiPod (and the Puttytribe in general!) stand to benefit from this as well as Flo is keen to expand the scope and efforts of our little show, and help us reach out to the wider world to get more insights and perspectives on multipotentiality.

The ideas are in their infancy, but stay tuned as we get some plans together for the near future!

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2020 22:16:20 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2492 Thriving multipotentialite Flo Stummer joins us today from Austria, fresh from discovering and joining the Puttytribe just a few weeks ago. His journey has taken him from his native land to the UK, United States, and all around Europe, with a... Thriving multipotentialite Flo Stummer joins us today from Austria, fresh from discovering and joining the Puttytribe just a few weeks ago. His journey has taken him from his native land to the UK, United States, and all around Europe, with a... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Mary Gabriola: A Life Lived Without a Name on a Parking Spot - The MultiPod 059 61 61 Mary Gabriola: A Life Lived Without a Name on a Parking Spot - The MultiPod 059 full fd6f1b49-a49e-4f30-a969-192ca4c81c7b https://themultipod.com/episodes/mary-gabriola-a-life-lived-without-a-name-on-a-parking-spot-the-multipod-059 Our guest today, Mary from Gabriola Island in British Columbia, is an inspiration for a life well-lived as a multipotentialite. From education to permaculture gardening, sailing to learning to play the bodhran, Mary has embraced the winding path of adventure and discovery, a journey that shows no signs of slowing down.

 

We profile in particular her experience in the most recent "Yes You May" activity, an annual tradition in the Puttytribe where participants give themselves the permission to choose something they want to work on, plan, and focus on accomplishing a goal within a short-ish amount of time, yet long enough to make it worthwhile. 

 

Join us for a light-hearted, wide-ranging, motivating and inspiring conversation about all the things you can accomplish when you put your mind to them. With a handy scheduler/planner to help you out!

]]> Our guest today, Mary from Gabriola Island in British Columbia, is an inspiration for a life well-lived as a multipotentialite. From education to permaculture gardening, sailing to learning to play the bodhran, Mary has embraced the winding path of adventure and discovery, a journey that shows no signs of slowing down.

 

We profile in particular her experience in the most recent "Yes You May" activity, an annual tradition in the Puttytribe where participants give themselves the permission to choose something they want to work on, plan, and focus on accomplishing a goal within a short-ish amount of time, yet long enough to make it worthwhile. 

 

Join us for a light-hearted, wide-ranging, motivating and inspiring conversation about all the things you can accomplish when you put your mind to them. With a handy scheduler/planner to help you out!

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2020 00:49:37 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2923 Our guest today, Mary from Gabriola Island in British Columbia, is an inspiration for a life well-lived as a multipotentialite. From education to permaculture gardening, sailing to learning to play the bodhran, Mary has embraced the winding path of... Our guest today, Mary from Gabriola Island in British Columbia, is an inspiration for a life well-lived as a multipotentialite. From education to permaculture gardening, sailing to learning to play the bodhran, Mary has embraced the winding path of... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No What It's Like To Experience Public Shaming - The MultiPod 058 60 60 What It's Like To Experience Public Shaming - The MultiPod 058 full 9f9f565a-a3da-4e0e-bb34-56dca2536740 https://themultipod.com/episodes/what-its-like-to-experience-public-shaming-the-multipod-058 Our guest today is, like any multipotentialite, full of talents, ideas, dreams and motivations. However, she has also been through the type of experience that we usually only observe from a distance, involving celebrities and strangers, the kind of thing we would usually say, "It'll never happen to me."

Well, for Kylie it did: a workplace conflict that was dragged out into the local media, and she was publicly fired. She faced criticism, threats and character attacks, which she was unable to respond to or share her side of the story; the kind of public degredation you would never want to go through.

Understandably, this had an impact on her mental health as well. Ironically however, the pandemic and subsequent lockdown has helped her find some comfort and optimism again.

Kylie is here to to share some insight into what this kind of trauma feels like, and how to summon the courage to believe in and have faith in who you are. We all seek validation from different sources, but at the end of the day it has to start with yourself.

And we spend some time learning about her diverse projects, from podcasting to writing, web design and especially music. Kylie is the new co-lead of the Music group in the Puttytribe, and she shares with us some of their exciting ideas and plans.

]]> Our guest today is, like any multipotentialite, full of talents, ideas, dreams and motivations. However, she has also been through the type of experience that we usually only observe from a distance, involving celebrities and strangers, the kind of thing we would usually say, "It'll never happen to me."

Well, for Kylie it did: a workplace conflict that was dragged out into the local media, and she was publicly fired. She faced criticism, threats and character attacks, which she was unable to respond to or share her side of the story; the kind of public degredation you would never want to go through.

Understandably, this had an impact on her mental health as well. Ironically however, the pandemic and subsequent lockdown has helped her find some comfort and optimism again.

Kylie is here to to share some insight into what this kind of trauma feels like, and how to summon the courage to believe in and have faith in who you are. We all seek validation from different sources, but at the end of the day it has to start with yourself.

And we spend some time learning about her diverse projects, from podcasting to writing, web design and especially music. Kylie is the new co-lead of the Music group in the Puttytribe, and she shares with us some of their exciting ideas and plans.

]]> Fri, 15 May 2020 11:45:55 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2128 Our guest today is, like any multipotentialite, full of talents, ideas, dreams and motivations. However, she has also been through the type of experience that we usually only observe from a distance, involving celebrities and strangers, the kind of... Our guest today is, like any multipotentialite, full of talents, ideas, dreams and motivations. However, she has also been through the type of experience that we usually only observe from a distance, involving celebrities and strangers, the kind of... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No MultiPod Extras: Excerpt, Breathing Wind, Episode 2 "Never Alone" with Benjamin Gunning 59 59 MultiPod Extras: Excerpt, Breathing Wind, Episode 2 "Never Alone" with Benjamin Gunning full 6e607cc8-d551-4f71-9e6c-f6f50a81859c https://themultipod.com/episodes/multipod-extras-excerpt-breathing-wind-episode-2-never-alone-with-benjamin-gunning We at The MultiPod are happy to share with you a short excerpt from Breathing Wind, the podcast on grief and loss, produced by our guest in Episode 57, Sarah Davis.

This 3 minute clip will give you a good feel for the style of engrossing storytelling of her guests and the immersive experience of hearing them share their insight. 

Whether or not you have yet been touched by close, powerful grief, inevitably we all will, and the stories in this podcast will give you strength and solace when you need it most.

Visit www.breathingwind.com to hear more.

]]> We at The MultiPod are happy to share with you a short excerpt from Breathing Wind, the podcast on grief and loss, produced by our guest in Episode 57, Sarah Davis.

This 3 minute clip will give you a good feel for the style of engrossing storytelling of her guests and the immersive experience of hearing them share their insight. 

Whether or not you have yet been touched by close, powerful grief, inevitably we all will, and the stories in this podcast will give you strength and solace when you need it most.

Visit www.breathingwind.com to hear more.

]]> Wed, 06 May 2020 23:15:07 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 183 We at The MultiPod are happy to share with you a short excerpt from Breathing Wind, the podcast on grief and loss, produced by our guest in Episode 57, Sarah Davis. This 3 minute clip will give you a good feel for the style of engrossing storytelling... We at The MultiPod are happy to share with you a short excerpt from Breathing Wind, the podcast on grief and loss, produced by our guest in Episode 57, Sarah Davis. This 3 minute clip will give you a good feel for the style of engrossing storytelling... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Understanding Grief In A Time of Isolation, with Sarah - The MultiPod 057 58 58 Understanding Grief In A Time of Isolation, with Sarah - The MultiPod 057 full 296b44a1-a792-402b-a6bb-5e24c5f384c7 https://themultipod.com/episodes/understanding-grief-in-a-time-of-isolation-with-sarah-the-multipod-057 Our episode today addresses a delicate topic, but one particularly profound and prescient, given the current state of the world. Our focus is on grief, on coming to terms with death and dying, on witnessing our loved ones pass away, and on the complex emotional journey.

But our discussion is compounded by the fact that right now, we're not only grieving those we love, but also our own lives and comfortable routines that have been ripped away. 

It's a discussion that we've had in mind for a while here on The MultiPod, but we waited for the right moment to tackle it, and the right guest to do it with.

We have that guest for you today: Sarah Davis, host of "Breathing Wind" podcast, who has taken her own experience with grief, "grief that takes your breath away," and turned it into a passionate study on what is grief, how we mourn, and how we can help others, each in their own way along their own journey.

She joins us today to share her experiences and insight, as we broach this topic head-on, complete with all three hosts of The MultiPod: Sara, Vanessa and Ted, who each add their own perspectives.

It is a peaceful conversation, and one that we hope will give you some comfort in this difficult time.

]]> Our episode today addresses a delicate topic, but one particularly profound and prescient, given the current state of the world. Our focus is on grief, on coming to terms with death and dying, on witnessing our loved ones pass away, and on the complex emotional journey.

But our discussion is compounded by the fact that right now, we're not only grieving those we love, but also our own lives and comfortable routines that have been ripped away. 

It's a discussion that we've had in mind for a while here on The MultiPod, but we waited for the right moment to tackle it, and the right guest to do it with.

We have that guest for you today: Sarah Davis, host of "Breathing Wind" podcast, who has taken her own experience with grief, "grief that takes your breath away," and turned it into a passionate study on what is grief, how we mourn, and how we can help others, each in their own way along their own journey.

She joins us today to share her experiences and insight, as we broach this topic head-on, complete with all three hosts of The MultiPod: Sara, Vanessa and Ted, who each add their own perspectives.

It is a peaceful conversation, and one that we hope will give you some comfort in this difficult time.

]]> Fri, 01 May 2020 11:12:09 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2550 Our episode today addresses a delicate topic, but one particularly profound and prescient, given the current state of the world. Our focus is on grief, on coming to terms with death and dying, on witnessing our loved ones pass away, and on the complex... Our episode today addresses a delicate topic, but one particularly profound and prescient, given the current state of the world. Our focus is on grief, on coming to terms with death and dying, on witnessing our loved ones pass away, and on the complex... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Finding The Ability To Deal With The Unknown, with Ti0 - The MultiPod 056 57 57 Finding The Ability To Deal With The Unknown, with Ti0 - The MultiPod 056 full f7cfef33-1e1a-4e5b-861a-714d8ff355f4 https://themultipod.com/episodes/finding-the-ability-to-deal-with-the-unknown-with-ti0-the-multipod-056 We're over a month now, for most of us, into isolation & quarantine, and it's a moment where we're both familiar with the change yet aware that we're facing a very uncertain and unclear future.

 

Ti0 is a "Consciousness researcher," specializing in helping people understand the nature of change, the unknown, and how to confidently navigate their own journey.

 

His own journey has taken him from a childhood in Mumbai, to becoming a software engineer, working for Amazon in Seattle, until discovering his true purpose through an Ayahuasca retreat in Brasil, where he now lives.

 

This in turn has led him to launch a research and experience centre called "The Infinite Zero," (hence his pen-name). One of their primary intentions is to clarify and make available knowledge about consciousness: merging our external influences and the innate knowledge within.

 

Join us to learn about Ti0's path and perspective, and how he can help you find clarity as we each deal, individually, with the massive change that is coming and that is already upon us.

]]> We're over a month now, for most of us, into isolation & quarantine, and it's a moment where we're both familiar with the change yet aware that we're facing a very uncertain and unclear future.

 

Ti0 is a "Consciousness researcher," specializing in helping people understand the nature of change, the unknown, and how to confidently navigate their own journey.

 

His own journey has taken him from a childhood in Mumbai, to becoming a software engineer, working for Amazon in Seattle, until discovering his true purpose through an Ayahuasca retreat in Brasil, where he now lives.

 

This in turn has led him to launch a research and experience centre called "The Infinite Zero," (hence his pen-name). One of their primary intentions is to clarify and make available knowledge about consciousness: merging our external influences and the innate knowledge within.

 

Join us to learn about Ti0's path and perspective, and how he can help you find clarity as we each deal, individually, with the massive change that is coming and that is already upon us.

]]> Sun, 19 Apr 2020 18:09:30 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2508 We're over a month now, for most of us, into isolation & quarantine, and it's a moment where we're both familiar with the change yet aware that we're facing a very uncertain and unclear future.   Ti0 is a "Consciousness researcher,"... We're over a month now, for most of us, into isolation & quarantine, and it's a moment where we're both familiar with the change yet aware that we're facing a very uncertain and unclear future.   Ti0 is a "Consciousness researcher,"... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No MultiPod Extras: That's The Ticket! The New Travel Podcast From Vanessa 56 56 MultiPod Extras: That's The Ticket! The New Travel Podcast From Vanessa full 0279183e-048a-4fb8-b2f5-34c1dd2377b7 https://themultipod.com/episodes/multipod-extras-thats-the-ticket-the-new-travel-podcast-from-vanessa MultiPod Extras is an ongoing project of The MultiPod, where the hosts test out new podcast ideas in a bonus, typically one-off format.

Members of the Puttytribe can pitch their podcast ideas too! Email themultipodcast@gmail.com with the show that you would like to demo. The MultiPod team can help you put it all together.

Today's MultiPod Extra episode comes from Vanessa, who has launched a new travel podcast called "That's The Ticket!" with her friend, Rinat Ben Avraham. The goal is to talk about travel advice, tips and recommendations, and get an understanding for the real experience of travel.

However, during the process of planning and launching the new show, the global pandemic took off in full force, with a serious hit to the travel industry. We don't know how the industry will recover and change as a result, but in the meantime we can at least find out how it has impacted peoples' travels as they try to get home, cancel other plans, and reconsider what it means to travel, especially when it's suddenly taken away from you.

If you like what you hear, and want to support Vanessa, follow the link here and subscribe to the show! 

 http://linktr.ee/thatstheticketpod

]]> MultiPod Extras is an ongoing project of The MultiPod, where the hosts test out new podcast ideas in a bonus, typically one-off format.

Members of the Puttytribe can pitch their podcast ideas too! Email themultipodcast@gmail.com with the show that you would like to demo. The MultiPod team can help you put it all together.

Today's MultiPod Extra episode comes from Vanessa, who has launched a new travel podcast called "That's The Ticket!" with her friend, Rinat Ben Avraham. The goal is to talk about travel advice, tips and recommendations, and get an understanding for the real experience of travel.

However, during the process of planning and launching the new show, the global pandemic took off in full force, with a serious hit to the travel industry. We don't know how the industry will recover and change as a result, but in the meantime we can at least find out how it has impacted peoples' travels as they try to get home, cancel other plans, and reconsider what it means to travel, especially when it's suddenly taken away from you.

If you like what you hear, and want to support Vanessa, follow the link here and subscribe to the show! 

 http://linktr.ee/thatstheticketpod

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2020 23:11:30 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2282 MultiPod Extras is an ongoing project of The MultiPod, where the hosts test out new podcast ideas in a bonus, typically one-off format. Members of the Puttytribe can pitch their podcast ideas too! Email  with the show that you would like to demo.... MultiPod Extras is an ongoing project of The MultiPod, where the hosts test out new podcast ideas in a bonus, typically one-off format. Members of the Puttytribe can pitch their podcast ideas too! Email  with the show that you would like to demo.... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No How Do We Make Sense Of What's Happening? A COVID-19 Conversation - The MultiPod 055 55 55 How Do We Make Sense Of What's Happening? A COVID-19 Conversation - The MultiPod 055 full dee4c967-44f0-4308-a58d-bdce325ede0b https://themultipod.com/episodes/how-do-we-make-sense-of-whats-happening-a-covid-19-conversation-the-multipod-055 It's a rapidly changing world, and we're all trying to make sense of it. The coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19 global shutdown, is in full swing, but as of the date of this recording, none of us know how it is going to turn out, or what changes it will bring.

 

The MultiPod has gathered two stalwarts from the Puttytribe, Heather U-K and Rita JC, in a conversation about our thoughts, feelings, worries, hopes and predictions. In this time of isolation and quarantine, we hope to give some comfort and perspective, and keep you company as best we can.

]]> It's a rapidly changing world, and we're all trying to make sense of it. The coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19 global shutdown, is in full swing, but as of the date of this recording, none of us know how it is going to turn out, or what changes it will bring.

 

The MultiPod has gathered two stalwarts from the Puttytribe, Heather U-K and Rita JC, in a conversation about our thoughts, feelings, worries, hopes and predictions. In this time of isolation and quarantine, we hope to give some comfort and perspective, and keep you company as best we can.

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:59:40 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2772 It's a rapidly changing world, and we're all trying to make sense of it. The coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19 global shutdown, is in full swing, but as of the date of this recording, none of us know how it is going to turn out, or what changes it will... It's a rapidly changing world, and we're all trying to make sense of it. The coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19 global shutdown, is in full swing, but as of the date of this recording, none of us know how it is going to turn out, or what changes it will... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Rural, Remote Living in a Time of Adjustment, with Marie - The MultiPod 054 54 54 Rural, Remote Living in a Time of Adjustment, with Marie - The MultiPod 054 full 288d8f10-e508-4f19-9d4d-e5159c4e936c https://themultipod.com/episodes/rural-remote-living-in-a-time-of-adjustment-with-marie-the-multipod-054 Today on The MultiPod, we take you to the countryside of rural Tennessee and speak with Marie, comfortably ensconced therein with her husband and daughter, chickens and dogs, with acres of space and oodles of fresh air.

It sounds idyllic, and it is! But it certainly takes some preparation, planning and proper mindset.

]]> Today on The MultiPod, we take you to the countryside of rural Tennessee and speak with Marie, comfortably ensconced therein with her husband and daughter, chickens and dogs, with acres of space and oodles of fresh air.

It sounds idyllic, and it is! But it certainly takes some preparation, planning and proper mindset.

]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:51:36 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2826 Today on The MultiPod, we take you to the countryside of rural Tennessee and speak with Marie, comfortably ensconced therein with her husband and daughter, chickens and dogs, with acres of space and oodles of fresh air. It sounds idyllic, and it is!... Today on The MultiPod, we take you to the countryside of rural Tennessee and speak with Marie, comfortably ensconced therein with her husband and daughter, chickens and dogs, with acres of space and oodles of fresh air. It sounds idyllic, and it is!... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Exploring the State of our Mental Health - The MultiPod 053 53 53 Exploring the State of our Mental Health - The MultiPod 053 full 1598ac61-3a97-480f-822a-6da5883e0af7 https://themultipod.com/episodes/exploring-the-state-of-our-mental-health-the-multipod-053 Today we have a very important episode for you, something a little different. We're coming out of February, the depths of winter, the low point of the sun. Two months into the new year, and time is creeping up on us. We're each dealing with some pressure and stress, anxiety and major life changes that are a test to our well-being.

Your co-hosts for today, Vanessa, Sara and Ted, decided it was the right time to assess the state of our mental health.

We're open, we're raw and we don't pull any punches. And it ended up being quite cathartic, getting our thoughts, feelings and experiences out there.

If you are in need of a boost, some company and hopefully people to relate to; if you're experiencing some of the overwhelm and stress that big change brings, then we encourage you to join us and follow along with the conversation.

]]> Today we have a very important episode for you, something a little different. We're coming out of February, the depths of winter, the low point of the sun. Two months into the new year, and time is creeping up on us. We're each dealing with some pressure and stress, anxiety and major life changes that are a test to our well-being.

Your co-hosts for today, Vanessa, Sara and Ted, decided it was the right time to assess the state of our mental health.

We're open, we're raw and we don't pull any punches. And it ended up being quite cathartic, getting our thoughts, feelings and experiences out there.

If you are in need of a boost, some company and hopefully people to relate to; if you're experiencing some of the overwhelm and stress that big change brings, then we encourage you to join us and follow along with the conversation.

]]> Mon, 09 Mar 2020 12:44:55 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2282 Today we have a very important episode for you, something a little different. We're coming out of February, the depths of winter, the low point of the sun. Two months into the new year, and time is creeping up on us. We're each dealing with some... Today we have a very important episode for you, something a little different. We're coming out of February, the depths of winter, the low point of the sun. Two months into the new year, and time is creeping up on us. We're each dealing with some... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No How Unexpected Paths Lead to Life-Changing Turns with Leah - The MultiPod 052 52 52 How Unexpected Paths Lead to Life-Changing Turns with Leah - The MultiPod 052 full 6c1b71be-bf62-489d-9765-cba64274cef2 https://themultipod.com/episodes/how-unexpected-paths-lead-to-life-changing-turns-with-leah-the-multipod-052 How does a freelancer start freelancing? How does a multipotentialite choose a career or profession? Today's guest on The MultiPod, Leah Waig, shares her story of putting 2 +2 together to set off on an unexpected journey full of twists, turns and nose-following.

It all adds up to an inspiring tale of being open, aware and persistent in finding work and opportunities, something that will hopefully encourage you to take action, put one foot in front of the next and embrace the journey.

]]> How does a freelancer start freelancing? How does a multipotentialite choose a career or profession? Today's guest on The MultiPod, Leah Waig, shares her story of putting 2 +2 together to set off on an unexpected journey full of twists, turns and nose-following.

It all adds up to an inspiring tale of being open, aware and persistent in finding work and opportunities, something that will hopefully encourage you to take action, put one foot in front of the next and embrace the journey.

]]> Fri, 21 Feb 2020 11:17:46 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2311 How does a freelancer start freelancing? How does a multipotentialite choose a career or profession? Today's guest on The MultiPod, Leah Waig, shares her story of putting 2 +2 together to set off on an unexpected journey full of twists, turns and... How does a freelancer start freelancing? How does a multipotentialite choose a career or profession? Today's guest on The MultiPod, Leah Waig, shares her story of putting 2 +2 together to set off on an unexpected journey full of twists, turns and... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No How to Measure the Time Spent on Your Passions, with Niyoosha - The MultiPod 051 51 51 How to Measure the Time Spent on Your Passions, with Niyoosha - The MultiPod 051 full 3d19c447-0abc-4c1c-9cbb-f5f5997e16c7 https://themultipod.com/episodes/how-to-measure-the-time-spent-on-your-passions-with-niyoosha-the-multipod-051 Mulitpotentialites have so many passions, so much on the go, and only so much time. 

How to balance it all?

What if we could approach this challenge not with the intention of balancing everything equally, but with the ability to measure the value and importance of each passion, to give each its most effective quotient?

This is what Niyoosha has proposed for us, and she joins Vanessa today on The MultiPod to explore what it means, and how it all works. 

]]> Mulitpotentialites have so many passions, so much on the go, and only so much time. 

How to balance it all?

What if we could approach this challenge not with the intention of balancing everything equally, but with the ability to measure the value and importance of each passion, to give each its most effective quotient?

This is what Niyoosha has proposed for us, and she joins Vanessa today on The MultiPod to explore what it means, and how it all works. 

]]> Thu, 06 Feb 2020 13:47:20 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2037 Mulitpotentialites have so many passions, so much on the go, and only so much time.  How to balance it all? What if we could approach this challenge not with the intention of balancing everything equally, but with the ability to measure the... Mulitpotentialites have so many passions, so much on the go, and only so much time.  How to balance it all? What if we could approach this challenge not with the intention of balancing everything equally, but with the ability to measure the... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Episode 50: How Does a Multipod Stick With Something for Two Years? with Neil Hughes 50 50 Episode 50: How Does a Multipod Stick With Something for Two Years? with Neil Hughes full 4b5e85fa-9149-45f3-81e7-b7b4e5434957 https://themultipod.com/episodes/episode-50-how-does-a-multipod-stick-with-something-for-two-years-with-neil-hughes The MultiPod makes it to their 50th episode, just over two years since launching, and we pause to reflect on the milestone with one of the Puttytribe's longest-serving and most influential members, Neil Hughes.

Neil is a self-employed specialist in mental health, overcoming anxiety, public speaking, stand-up comedy and a twice-published author. He joins us from his home in Liverpool, UK to share his insight into commitment, perseverance and the rewards of sticking with your ideas and seeing projects through to their completion.

Motivating stuff, coupled with a hearty MultiPod celebration!

]]> The MultiPod makes it to their 50th episode, just over two years since launching, and we pause to reflect on the milestone with one of the Puttytribe's longest-serving and most influential members, Neil Hughes.

Neil is a self-employed specialist in mental health, overcoming anxiety, public speaking, stand-up comedy and a twice-published author. He joins us from his home in Liverpool, UK to share his insight into commitment, perseverance and the rewards of sticking with your ideas and seeing projects through to their completion.

Motivating stuff, coupled with a hearty MultiPod celebration!

]]> Sat, 25 Jan 2020 15:03:51 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2474 The MultiPod makes it to their 50th episode, just over two years since launching, and we pause to reflect on the milestone with one of the Puttytribe's longest-serving and most influential members, Neil Hughes. Neil is a self-employed specialist in... The MultiPod makes it to their 50th episode, just over two years since launching, and we pause to reflect on the milestone with one of the Puttytribe's longest-serving and most influential members, Neil Hughes. Neil is a self-employed specialist in... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Why Do Multipoentialites Make Great Parents? with Matt - The MultiPod 049 49 49 Why Do Multipoentialites Make Great Parents? with Matt - The MultiPod 049 full 06dc7c3a-c47e-4ebd-9fd1-2627e6bb6743 https://themultipod.com/episodes/why-do-multipoentialites-make-great-parents-with-matt-the-multipod-049 In the always exciting, always challenging world of parenting, what are the strengths of multipotentialites? Are we more adaptable, better responsive, open and flexible to our kids' needs and interests? And to what extent can multipotentiality be nurtured? How much is dependent on environment, and how much on genes?

Host Ted and guest Matt G from Australia, both dads of two young kids, gather to chat about these questions and share crib notes about parenting.

If you're a parent yourself, especially of youngins under 10, we know you'll resonate with this one. Listen in while you're doing the dishes or changing those diapers!

]]> In the always exciting, always challenging world of parenting, what are the strengths of multipotentialites? Are we more adaptable, better responsive, open and flexible to our kids' needs and interests? And to what extent can multipotentiality be nurtured? How much is dependent on environment, and how much on genes?

Host Ted and guest Matt G from Australia, both dads of two young kids, gather to chat about these questions and share crib notes about parenting.

If you're a parent yourself, especially of youngins under 10, we know you'll resonate with this one. Listen in while you're doing the dishes or changing those diapers!

]]> Thu, 09 Jan 2020 16:27:12 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2370 In the always exciting, always challenging world of parenting, what are the strengths of multipotentialites? Are we more adaptable, better responsive, open and flexible to our kids' needs and interests? And to what extent can multipotentiality be... In the always exciting, always challenging world of parenting, what are the strengths of multipotentialites? Are we more adaptable, better responsive, open and flexible to our kids' needs and interests? And to what extent can multipotentiality be... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Slowing Down in December, with Valentina - The MultiPod 048 48 48 Slowing Down in December, with Valentina - The MultiPod 048 full ae378081-9434-4b05-8f69-d36ede8f4e1d https://themultipod.com/episodes/slowing-down-in-december-with-valentina-the-multipod-048 If you've been working on "slowing down" this holiday season, this episode is for you.

 

The Puttytribe has had a lot of focus this month on navigating this busy, social time of the year, with the usual demands on time, energy, consumption and expenses. The overarching concern is one of anxiety, and not letting it get the best of us.

 

We each find our own path, and Valentina is here to guide us, drawing on her own tumultuous and fascinating journey to understanding and partnering with anxiety.

]]> If you've been working on "slowing down" this holiday season, this episode is for you.

 

The Puttytribe has had a lot of focus this month on navigating this busy, social time of the year, with the usual demands on time, energy, consumption and expenses. The overarching concern is one of anxiety, and not letting it get the best of us.

 

We each find our own path, and Valentina is here to guide us, drawing on her own tumultuous and fascinating journey to understanding and partnering with anxiety.

]]> Tue, 31 Dec 2019 11:34:38 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2385 If you've been working on "slowing down" this holiday season, this episode is for you.   The Puttytribe has had a lot of focus this month on navigating this busy, social time of the year, with the usual demands on time, energy, consumption and... If you've been working on "slowing down" this holiday season, this episode is for you.   The Puttytribe has had a lot of focus this month on navigating this busy, social time of the year, with the usual demands on time, energy, consumption and... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No A New Type of Puttytribe IRL Meetup, with Jose - The MultiPod 047 47 47 A New Type of Puttytribe IRL Meetup, with Jose - The MultiPod 047 full 110d79c5-ae8b-4c4b-ad09-05b750842f88 https://themultipod.com/episodes/a-new-type-of-puttytribe-irl-meetup-with-jose-the-multipod-047 Today our topic and theme revolves around travel, one of our favourites. There is a new and popular discussion on the Puttytribe forum, proposing a "Puttytribe Expedition," in 2020. The idea is to try and organize a group trip to a common destination, and combine an in-real-life meetup with the chance to travel and explore.

Joining us is the man who initiated that discussion: Jose Siandre, who is extending his expertise from his side hustle as a travel agent & organizer to help put this trip together.

Host Ted and Jose have a great conversation about their shared roots in travel, their inspirations and experiences, and of course the nuts and bolts of putting this idea into reality. And for the many of you who are entrepreneurial and business-curious, they touch on the details of his side hustle too.

]]> Today our topic and theme revolves around travel, one of our favourites. There is a new and popular discussion on the Puttytribe forum, proposing a "Puttytribe Expedition," in 2020. The idea is to try and organize a group trip to a common destination, and combine an in-real-life meetup with the chance to travel and explore.

Joining us is the man who initiated that discussion: Jose Siandre, who is extending his expertise from his side hustle as a travel agent & organizer to help put this trip together.

Host Ted and Jose have a great conversation about their shared roots in travel, their inspirations and experiences, and of course the nuts and bolts of putting this idea into reality. And for the many of you who are entrepreneurial and business-curious, they touch on the details of his side hustle too.

]]> Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:11:26 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2200 Today our topic and theme revolves around travel, one of our favourites. There is a new and popular discussion on the Puttytribe forum, proposing a "Puttytribe Expedition," in 2020. The idea is to try and organize a group trip to a common destination,... Today our topic and theme revolves around travel, one of our favourites. There is a new and popular discussion on the Puttytribe forum, proposing a "Puttytribe Expedition," in 2020. The idea is to try and organize a group trip to a common destination,... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No “We need to do our inner work”: Part Two with JP – The MultiPod 046 46 46 “We need to do our inner work”: Part Two with JP – The MultiPod 046 full e75f4c3d-9230-4b5d-a66f-c0d2147ef919 https://themultipod.com/episodes/we-need-to-do-our-inner-work-part-two-with-jp-the-multipod-046 Part Two of our conversation with JP Parker continues on the theme of understanding the world, our place in it, and where we’re heading.

 

JP points out, we need to do our inner work. We need to take responsibility for our own healing. Only then can we deal with our collective, subconscious trauma. The trauma that results from an exploitative, extractive economy. This is where we begin.

 

There is so much information out there, on all kinds of topics, that there is data overwhelm, and as individuals we don’t know where to start. With hope, this conversation might make you feel a little bit better.

]]> Part Two of our conversation with JP Parker continues on the theme of understanding the world, our place in it, and where we’re heading.

 

JP points out, we need to do our inner work. We need to take responsibility for our own healing. Only then can we deal with our collective, subconscious trauma. The trauma that results from an exploitative, extractive economy. This is where we begin.

 

There is so much information out there, on all kinds of topics, that there is data overwhelm, and as individuals we don’t know where to start. With hope, this conversation might make you feel a little bit better.

]]> Fri, 29 Nov 2019 10:00:19 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2703 Part Two of our conversation with JP Parker continues on the theme of understanding the world, our place in it, and where we’re heading.   JP points out, we need to do our inner work. We need to take responsibility for our own healing. Only... Part Two of our conversation with JP Parker continues on the theme of understanding the world, our place in it, and where we’re heading.   JP points out, we need to do our inner work. We need to take responsibility for our own healing. Only... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Let’s Not Extract, Let’s Regenerate. In Conversation with JP - The MultiPod 045 45 45 Let’s Not Extract, Let’s Regenerate. In Conversation with JP - The MultiPod 045 full 0b827e33-678f-4c99-87bc-2427e7f12b81 https://themultipod.com/episodes/let-s-not-extract-let-s-regenerate-in-conversation-with-jp-the-multipod-045 Dear listeners, we have a fascinating conversation for you today. 

 

Do you find yourself wondering about the state of the world, why things just don’t seem to be working, the economy seems flawed, and very little is sustainable?

 

Our conversation with JP today quickly transcended to one of great purpose and meaning. JP, now based in Australia, erstwhile global citizen and truly one of the original digital nomads (we’re talking mid-1990’s), joins us to discuss her journey to realizing deep, profound perspectives on the world we live in.

]]> Dear listeners, we have a fascinating conversation for you today. 

 

Do you find yourself wondering about the state of the world, why things just don’t seem to be working, the economy seems flawed, and very little is sustainable?

 

Our conversation with JP today quickly transcended to one of great purpose and meaning. JP, now based in Australia, erstwhile global citizen and truly one of the original digital nomads (we’re talking mid-1990’s), joins us to discuss her journey to realizing deep, profound perspectives on the world we live in.

]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2019 09:54:58 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2445 Dear listeners, we have a fascinating conversation for you today.    Do you find yourself wondering about the state of the world, why things just don’t seem to be working, the economy seems flawed, and very little is sustainable?  ... Dear listeners, we have a fascinating conversation for you today.    Do you find yourself wondering about the state of the world, why things just don’t seem to be working, the economy seems flawed, and very little is sustainable?  ... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Once a Fortnite: Talking Gaming for Multipotentialites, with Harsh - The MultiPod 044 44 44 Once a Fortnite: Talking Gaming for Multipotentialites, with Harsh - The MultiPod 044 full 8c1c34f3cb3e4dc98f972e353c2fa7cf https://themultipod.com/episodes/once-a-fortnite-talking-gaming-for-multipotentialites-with-harsh-the-multipod-044 Special guest Harsh Gupta joins us live from Kolkata, India, where he has worked as a game designer for the past few years.

We learn about the difference between a game designer, a developer, an artist and a manager. Modern gaming is on the level of large scale cinema, with massive teams and departments. Where to begin? 

Is modern gaming a model career for a multipotentialite? Harsh gives us the ins and outs of navigating this complex, exciting and ever-growing industry.

]]> Special guest Harsh Gupta joins us live from Kolkata, India, where he has worked as a game designer for the past few years.

We learn about the difference between a game designer, a developer, an artist and a manager. Modern gaming is on the level of large scale cinema, with massive teams and departments. Where to begin? 

Is modern gaming a model career for a multipotentialite? Harsh gives us the ins and outs of navigating this complex, exciting and ever-growing industry.

]]> Sat, 02 Nov 2019 09:19:35 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2145 Special guest Harsh Gupta joins us live from Kolkata, India, where he has worked as a game designer for the past few years. We learn about the difference between a game designer, a developer, an artist and a manager. Modern gaming is on the level of... Special guest Harsh Gupta joins us live from Kolkata, India, where he has worked as a game designer for the past few years. We learn about the difference between a game designer, a developer, an artist and a manager. Modern gaming is on the level of... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Supporting Mental Health Through Multipotentiality, with Loffy - The MultiPod 043 43 43 Supporting Mental Health Through Multipotentiality, with Loffy - The MultiPod 043 full 2f5fc9ec88c04eb8bd104e2d6fc46c26 https://themultipod.com/episodes/supporting-mental-health-through-multipotentiality-with-loffy-the-multipod-043 Loffy Bermejo is a dynamic multipotentialite bringing mental health care and support to her native Philippines. Her primary means of doing so is through an exciting new NGO called "Project Kampana," a job placement service for people with mental illness. 

 

On today's episode, Vanessa chats with Loffy about her background and interests, what drove her to launch this endeavour, the mental health landscape for women and in the Philippines in particular, and how an NGO is a great platform for a multipotentialite to make use of their many interests and abilities.

]]> Loffy Bermejo is a dynamic multipotentialite bringing mental health care and support to her native Philippines. Her primary means of doing so is through an exciting new NGO called "Project Kampana," a job placement service for people with mental illness. 

 

On today's episode, Vanessa chats with Loffy about her background and interests, what drove her to launch this endeavour, the mental health landscape for women and in the Philippines in particular, and how an NGO is a great platform for a multipotentialite to make use of their many interests and abilities.

]]> Sun, 13 Oct 2019 14:48:08 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2512 Loffy Bermejo is a dynamic multipotentialite bringing mental health care and support to her native Philippines. Her primary means of doing so is through an exciting new NGO called "Project Kampana," a job placement service for people with mental... Loffy Bermejo is a dynamic multipotentialite bringing mental health care and support to her native Philippines. Her primary means of doing so is through an exciting new NGO called "Project Kampana," a job placement service for people with mental... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Live From the Everything Conference, with Doug Walker - The MultiPod 042 42 42 Live From the Everything Conference, with Doug Walker - The MultiPod 042 full 2d57c03e819f445eb3ad860f537402fe https://themultipod.com/episodes/live-from-the-everything-conference-with-doug-walker-the-multipod-042 It's the event of the year for the Puttytribe and multipotentialites everywhere, and The MultiPod is live on location to cover it!

 

The first Everything Conference took place September 12-15, 2019, in Portland, Oregon, a unique gathering of multipotentialites exploring a wide range of topics, discussions, interests, challenges, fears and passions. While so many more of us would have loved to attend, we couldn't all be there.

 

So The MultiPod stepped in to capture the sounds and perspectives of this fabulous weekend, brought to you by Puttytribe stalwart Doug Walker, living out his dream of being a live correspondent. 

 

Follow Doug as he moves between sessions, wines and dines, chats with conference organizers, meets participants and presenters, holds a joint live + virtual meeting of his Fortnightly group and even has time to explores the beautiful city of Portland.

 

For all those unable to attend, who were dreaming and wondering what it must have been like, join Doug and The MultiPod as we step into the incredible ambience of the Everything Conference.

]]> It's the event of the year for the Puttytribe and multipotentialites everywhere, and The MultiPod is live on location to cover it!

 

The first Everything Conference took place September 12-15, 2019, in Portland, Oregon, a unique gathering of multipotentialites exploring a wide range of topics, discussions, interests, challenges, fears and passions. While so many more of us would have loved to attend, we couldn't all be there.

 

So The MultiPod stepped in to capture the sounds and perspectives of this fabulous weekend, brought to you by Puttytribe stalwart Doug Walker, living out his dream of being a live correspondent. 

 

Follow Doug as he moves between sessions, wines and dines, chats with conference organizers, meets participants and presenters, holds a joint live + virtual meeting of his Fortnightly group and even has time to explores the beautiful city of Portland.

 

For all those unable to attend, who were dreaming and wondering what it must have been like, join Doug and The MultiPod as we step into the incredible ambience of the Everything Conference.

]]> Thu, 26 Sep 2019 22:42:43 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2545 It's the event of the year for the Puttytribe and multipotentialites everywhere, and The MultiPod is live on location to cover it!   The first Everything Conference took place September 12-15, 2019, in Portland, Oregon, a unique gathering of... It's the event of the year for the Puttytribe and multipotentialites everywhere, and The MultiPod is live on location to cover it!   The first Everything Conference took place September 12-15, 2019, in Portland, Oregon, a unique gathering of... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No After the MultiBreak - How to Get Back in the Zone and Restart Your Projects – The MultiPod 041 41 41 After the MultiBreak - How to Get Back in the Zone and Restart Your Projects – The MultiPod 041 full 11054e7a97444cafa201e081804a03ff https://themultipod.com/episodes/after-the-multibreak-how-to-get-back-in-the-zone-and-restart-your-projects-the-multipod-041 After a year and a half of consistently producing new episodes of The MultiPod every two weeks... we took a break.

 

Episode 41 of The MultiPod comes to you seven weeks after Episode 40, an eternity in MultiPod land! There were numerous reasons for such a long break (mostly, the hosts just being very, very busy), but finally the time has come to restart.

 

And so we were faced with the classic multipotentialite conundrum, how do we get back into the groove? Can we really just pick up where we left off? Is it really so easy to recapture that nice, steady routine and rhythm that we had for 18 months?

 

If all things have a beginning, then perhaps all things can have a restart as well. If you have ever struggled with motivation, overwhelm, guilt or frustration in getting back into your projects, then join us as we journey down that very road ourselves and share what we learn along the way.

]]> After a year and a half of consistently producing new episodes of The MultiPod every two weeks... we took a break.

 

Episode 41 of The MultiPod comes to you seven weeks after Episode 40, an eternity in MultiPod land! There were numerous reasons for such a long break (mostly, the hosts just being very, very busy), but finally the time has come to restart.

 

And so we were faced with the classic multipotentialite conundrum, how do we get back into the groove? Can we really just pick up where we left off? Is it really so easy to recapture that nice, steady routine and rhythm that we had for 18 months?

 

If all things have a beginning, then perhaps all things can have a restart as well. If you have ever struggled with motivation, overwhelm, guilt or frustration in getting back into your projects, then join us as we journey down that very road ourselves and share what we learn along the way.

]]> Sun, 15 Sep 2019 21:32:15 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2211 After a year and a half of consistently producing new episodes of The MultiPod every two weeks... we took a break.   Episode 41 of The MultiPod comes to you seven weeks after Episode 40, an eternity in MultiPod land! There were numerous reasons... After a year and a half of consistently producing new episodes of The MultiPod every two weeks... we took a break.   Episode 41 of The MultiPod comes to you seven weeks after Episode 40, an eternity in MultiPod land! There were numerous reasons... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Annie Sissons' Startup Travel Business Adventure - The MultiPod 040 40 40 Annie Sissons' Startup Travel Business Adventure - The MultiPod 040 full 95170af6af054a80a5e301091da5f4b1 https://themultipod.com/episodes/annie-sissons-startup-travel-business-adventure-the-multipod-040 In April of this year, the Puttytribe's Annie Sissons launched, after 11 years of research, planning and wondering, her own travel consultancy business. The product of a decade of desire and intention, and now: a real, bona-fide business.

 

Annie joins us to share her story of travel as a lifestyle inspiration, how she knew in an instant that travel would be the focus of her life, her aborted first attempt at a business 3 years ago, and how this time, it's different. This time, she is in it to win it and she's off to a flying start.

]]> In April of this year, the Puttytribe's Annie Sissons launched, after 11 years of research, planning and wondering, her own travel consultancy business. The product of a decade of desire and intention, and now: a real, bona-fide business.

 

Annie joins us to share her story of travel as a lifestyle inspiration, how she knew in an instant that travel would be the focus of her life, her aborted first attempt at a business 3 years ago, and how this time, it's different. This time, she is in it to win it and she's off to a flying start.

]]> Wed, 24 Jul 2019 19:55:20 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 4037 In April of this year, the Puttytribe's Annie Sissons launched, after 11 years of research, planning and wondering, her own travel consultancy business. The product of a decade of desire and intention, and now: a real, bona-fide business.   Annie... In April of this year, the Puttytribe's Annie Sissons launched, after 11 years of research, planning and wondering, her own travel consultancy business. The product of a decade of desire and intention, and now: a real, bona-fide business.   Annie... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No What Are The Best Jobs For Multipotentialites, With Sara - The MultiPod 039 39 39 What Are The Best Jobs For Multipotentialites, With Sara - The MultiPod 039 full 347e33dbde2a495fad13f1fc3545e165 https://themultipod.com/episodes/what-are-the-best-jobs-for-multipotentialites-with-sara-the-multipod-039 Finding the right job is often a deep struggle for multipotentialites. We too easily end up forced to focus on the one thing that is the nature of that job, and are left trying to find time for our other interests and ideas.

Sure we all have bills to pay and even ambitions to pursue, but are some jobs better than others when it comes to being a healthy multipotentialite?

Co-hosts Vanessa and Sara chat today about Sara's new line of work, how it fits with her lifestyle and priorities, and give some perspective to fellow multipods trying to figure out their best options as well.

]]> Finding the right job is often a deep struggle for multipotentialites. We too easily end up forced to focus on the one thing that is the nature of that job, and are left trying to find time for our other interests and ideas.

Sure we all have bills to pay and even ambitions to pursue, but are some jobs better than others when it comes to being a healthy multipotentialite?

Co-hosts Vanessa and Sara chat today about Sara's new line of work, how it fits with her lifestyle and priorities, and give some perspective to fellow multipods trying to figure out their best options as well.

]]> Fri, 05 Jul 2019 00:37:33 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3642 Finding the right job is often a deep struggle for multipotentialites. We too easily end up forced to focus on the one thing that is the nature of that job, and are left trying to find time for our other interests and ideas. Sure we all have bills to... Finding the right job is often a deep struggle for multipotentialites. We too easily end up forced to focus on the one thing that is the nature of that job, and are left trying to find time for our other interests and ideas. Sure we all have bills to... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Creativity & Self-care, A conversation with Iris Petra — The MultiPod 038 38 38 Creativity & Self-care, A conversation with Iris Petra — The MultiPod 038 full ce86959110054d6ea313a2eb59c81b08 https://themultipod.com/episodes/creativity-self-care-a-conversation-with-iris-petra-the-multipod-038 How much of a creative do you think you are? What does creativity mean to you? Does the creative journey shapes who we are?

 

In this podcast episode, Sara interviews Iris Petra about creativity and The Artist’s Way, a very popular book by Julia Cameron that helps people reconnect with their creative nature.

 

Iris was born with complicated health issues, but she sees them as a gift to be able to be a full time creative. In this conversation, you will get to meet her and learn about her beautiful perspective on health and creativity.  

]]> How much of a creative do you think you are? What does creativity mean to you? Does the creative journey shapes who we are?

 

In this podcast episode, Sara interviews Iris Petra about creativity and The Artist’s Way, a very popular book by Julia Cameron that helps people reconnect with their creative nature.

 

Iris was born with complicated health issues, but she sees them as a gift to be able to be a full time creative. In this conversation, you will get to meet her and learn about her beautiful perspective on health and creativity.  

]]> Thu, 20 Jun 2019 23:15:10 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3596 How much of a creative do you think you are? What does creativity mean to you? Does the creative journey shapes who we are?   In this podcast episode, Sara interviews Iris Petra about creativity and The Artist’s Way, a very popular book by... How much of a creative do you think you are? What does creativity mean to you? Does the creative journey shapes who we are?   In this podcast episode, Sara interviews Iris Petra about creativity and The Artist’s Way, a very popular book by... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No How to Build an Everything Conference - The MultiPod 037 37 37 How to Build an Everything Conference - The MultiPod 037 full e5862df38c794898b200817b1e9cb343 https://themultipod.com/episodes/how-to-build-an-everything-conference-the-multipod-037 The Puttytribe's first ever large-scale live event is coming up this September! Joel Zaslofsky joins Ted and Sara to talk about how the Everything Conference will work, what it's like to design an event for multipotentialites, and whether there will be a remote option for all of us who would love to be there!

Join us for this fascinating behind the scenes look at multipotentiality in action.

]]> The Puttytribe's first ever large-scale live event is coming up this September! Joel Zaslofsky joins Ted and Sara to talk about how the Everything Conference will work, what it's like to design an event for multipotentialites, and whether there will be a remote option for all of us who would love to be there!

Join us for this fascinating behind the scenes look at multipotentiality in action.

]]> Thu, 13 Jun 2019 22:44:52 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2825 The Puttytribe's first ever large-scale live event is coming up this September! Joel Zaslofsky joins Ted and Sara to talk about how the Everything Conference will work, what it's like to design an event for multipotentialites, and whether there will... The Puttytribe's first ever large-scale live event is coming up this September! Joel Zaslofsky joins Ted and Sara to talk about how the Everything Conference will work, what it's like to design an event for multipotentialites, and whether there will... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Find the Multipotential in Your Relationships, with Michelle Zaylar - The MultiPod 036 36 36 Find the Multipotential in Your Relationships, with Michelle Zaylar - The MultiPod 036 full 9dd1c18c437e40049461a461ab2b5626 https://themultipod.com/episodes/find-the-multipotential-in-your-relationships-with-michelle-zaylar-the-multipod-036 "What kind of relationship do you want when you grow up?"

You've likely never been asked that question! Yet why don't we initiate that conversation with our kids, or think about it for ourselves? Multipotentialites challenge the notion of conforming to one set career path, and look for other options and possibilities.

Relationship expert Michelle Zaylar is here to tell us that we can take the same approach when thinking about relationships, because the more we challenge and question our preconceptions, the healthier a relationship we can have.

]]> "What kind of relationship do you want when you grow up?"

You've likely never been asked that question! Yet why don't we initiate that conversation with our kids, or think about it for ourselves? Multipotentialites challenge the notion of conforming to one set career path, and look for other options and possibilities.

Relationship expert Michelle Zaylar is here to tell us that we can take the same approach when thinking about relationships, because the more we challenge and question our preconceptions, the healthier a relationship we can have.

]]> Thu, 23 May 2019 20:46:47 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2868 "What kind of relationship do you want when you grow up?" You've likely never been asked that question! Yet why don't we initiate that conversation with our kids, or think about it for ourselves? Multipotentialites challenge the notion of conforming... "What kind of relationship do you want when you grow up?" You've likely never been asked that question! Yet why don't we initiate that conversation with our kids, or think about it for ourselves? Multipotentialites challenge the notion of conforming... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Coping With Stress Through Learning - From Malawi, Live With Thrive – The MultiPod 035 36 36 Coping With Stress Through Learning - From Malawi, Live With Thrive – The MultiPod 035 full 572cf47f246c4a9a8e588386866493d1 https://themultipod.com/episodes/coping-with-stress-through-learning-from-malawi-live-with-thrive-the-multipod-035 The MultiPod travels (digitally) to Malawi to get to know Thrive, a new and active member of the Puttytribe. 

 

Thrive shares with us his story of how embracing reading and learning has given him an understanding not just into the world, but into his own multipotentialite personality. It has helped him combat stress, pressure and expectations. Currently studying Architecture, but with an interest in Corporate Law, Accounting, Blogging, Web Development, Advanced Mathematics, Parametrics, Investing and Coding (amongst other things!), Thrive dreams big and brings positivity to himself and those around him.

 

Join us for a window into the world of a multipotentialite in Africa.

]]> The MultiPod travels (digitally) to Malawi to get to know Thrive, a new and active member of the Puttytribe. 

 

Thrive shares with us his story of how embracing reading and learning has given him an understanding not just into the world, but into his own multipotentialite personality. It has helped him combat stress, pressure and expectations. Currently studying Architecture, but with an interest in Corporate Law, Accounting, Blogging, Web Development, Advanced Mathematics, Parametrics, Investing and Coding (amongst other things!), Thrive dreams big and brings positivity to himself and those around him.

 

Join us for a window into the world of a multipotentialite in Africa.

]]> Thu, 09 May 2019 20:13:42 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2385 The MultiPod travels (digitally) to Malawi to get to know Thrive, a new and active member of the Puttytribe.    Thrive shares with us his story of how embracing reading and learning has given him an understanding not just into the world, but... The MultiPod travels (digitally) to Malawi to get to know Thrive, a new and active member of the Puttytribe.    Thrive shares with us his story of how embracing reading and learning has given him an understanding not just into the world, but... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Living Remotely as a Multipotentialite, with Alberto - The MultiPod 034 35 35 Living Remotely as a Multipotentialite, with Alberto - The MultiPod 034 full be4ba81a4d9a430a9b10287755d8a00e https://themultipod.com/episodes/living-remotely-as-a-multipotentialite-with-alberto-the-multipod-034 Puttytribe member Alberto Martínez lives with his wife on the Lofoten Islands of Norway, a remote archipelago more than two-thirds the way up the Norweigan coast, 100 km north of the Arctic Circle, population less than 25,000.

 

What brought them here from their native Spain ten years ago, without jobs, contacts or speaking a word of Norweigan? How have they adapted to a life so isolated and unfamiliar?

 

Alberto and host Ted explore the notion of whether multipotentialites are particularly attracted to remote, quieter locations, some of the struggles he has faced as a multipod living where he does, and also the benefits such a life and environment affords.

 

And if you are thinking right now of Norweigan fjords, soaring cliffs, glaciers, rolling green hills and picturesque villages, then you'll have some idea of why such a special place has become their home.

]]> Puttytribe member Alberto Martínez lives with his wife on the Lofoten Islands of Norway, a remote archipelago more than two-thirds the way up the Norweigan coast, 100 km north of the Arctic Circle, population less than 25,000.

 

What brought them here from their native Spain ten years ago, without jobs, contacts or speaking a word of Norweigan? How have they adapted to a life so isolated and unfamiliar?

 

Alberto and host Ted explore the notion of whether multipotentialites are particularly attracted to remote, quieter locations, some of the struggles he has faced as a multipod living where he does, and also the benefits such a life and environment affords.

 

And if you are thinking right now of Norweigan fjords, soaring cliffs, glaciers, rolling green hills and picturesque villages, then you'll have some idea of why such a special place has become their home.

]]> Sun, 21 Apr 2019 01:50:21 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3075 Puttytribe member Alberto Martínez lives with his wife on the Lofoten Islands of Norway, a remote archipelago more than two-thirds the way up the Norweigan coast, 100 km north of the Arctic Circle, population less than 25,000.   What... Puttytribe member Alberto Martínez lives with his wife on the Lofoten Islands of Norway, a remote archipelago more than two-thirds the way up the Norweigan coast, 100 km north of the Arctic Circle, population less than 25,000.   What... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Write Your Stories and Be Confident! The Universe Needs Your Creativity - Inspiration from Heather U-K - The MultiPod 033 34 34 Write Your Stories and Be Confident! The Universe Needs Your Creativity - Inspiration from Heather U-K - The MultiPod 033 full c2783704b95b4cf4abe0db1a5d5a155c https://themultipod.com/episodes/write-your-stories-and-be-confident-the-universe-needs-your-creativity-inspiration-from-heather-u-k-the-multipod-033 Gillian takes the microphone today for an outstanding in-depth conversation with the Puttytribe's Heather Ussery-Knight, one of the community's chief motivators and architects.

In this episode, Heather shares deep insight into the mentality of writing, embracing your inner critic and how to feel confident and deserving, right down to crafting your characters, story arc and creating a hook.

If you are looking for a boost of enthusiasm and adrenaline, of practical writing instruction combined with deeper psychology, take the time to listen in to this great discussion on the merits of writing, imagination and the value of your creativity.

]]> Gillian takes the microphone today for an outstanding in-depth conversation with the Puttytribe's Heather Ussery-Knight, one of the community's chief motivators and architects.

In this episode, Heather shares deep insight into the mentality of writing, embracing your inner critic and how to feel confident and deserving, right down to crafting your characters, story arc and creating a hook.

If you are looking for a boost of enthusiasm and adrenaline, of practical writing instruction combined with deeper psychology, take the time to listen in to this great discussion on the merits of writing, imagination and the value of your creativity.

]]> Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:22:54 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 5559 Gillian takes the microphone today for an outstanding in-depth conversation with the Puttytribe's Heather Ussery-Knight, one of the community's chief motivators and architects. In this episode, Heather shares deep insight into the mentality of... Gillian takes the microphone today for an outstanding in-depth conversation with the Puttytribe's Heather Ussery-Knight, one of the community's chief motivators and architects. In this episode, Heather shares deep insight into the mentality of... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No MultiPod Extras: ¡No hay problema! Backpacking in Cuba with 3 Kids and a 120L Bag 33 33 MultiPod Extras: ¡No hay problema! Backpacking in Cuba with 3 Kids and a 120L Bag bonus 21480b57a1614284a97425da0e79325d https://themultipod.com/episodes/multipod-extras-no-hay-problema-backpacking-in-cuba-with-3-kids-and-a-120l-bag MultiPod Extras is a new project of The MultiPod, where the hosts test out new podcast ideas in a bonus, typically one-off format.

Members of the Puttytribe can pitch their podcast ideas too! Email themultipodcast@gmail.com with the show that you would like to demo. The MultiPod team can help you put it all together.

 

Today's MultiPod Extra episode comes from Ted, who wants to test out a travel podcast idea. His vision is to interview real, everyday travellers who have just returned from their trip (or are perhaps even live on location!), and capture the excitement and adrenaline of being out there exploring the world.

Fun and memorable stories would be intermixed with practical tips and details about how they planned and put their trip together. The show could have particular appeal to those who love to research and plan their own travel, and compare their notes with others. 

The opportunity to demo the idea arrived when Ted's brother Andy spent 6 weeks backpacking around Cuba with his wife and three young kids. They had scarcely been home for a week, so the logistics and memories were still very fresh.

If you are curious about travel in the real Cuba away from the resorts, including how to find accommodation and transport, what sort of prices to expect, what to eat and how to get around with kids, then this episode will help clear the fog and give you a much better understanding.

Ted and Andy talk about life in Cuba, the people and their interactions with travellers, the culture and even a bit of history and politics. You may certainly feel inspired to go yourself, but at the very least will hopefully feel like you are there vicariously, enjoying the sights and sounds of a fascinating country.

 

Highlights:

  • 13:50 - What happens when you say "Casa particular" to a Cuban?
  • 14:58 - What they did when their first night's reservation fell through...
  • 16:32 - How to plan while in Cuba. Did they make reservations ahead of time?
  • 23:28 - Currency: do travellers pay in CUCs or in CUPs?
  • 26:20 - How CUCs and CUPs work.
  • 29:35 - What Cuban cuisine is like.
  • 34:30 - What happens while walking down the street in Cuba.
  • 35:07 - So did they ride in any of those fancy old American cars?
  • 40:16 - Cuba is incredibly safe.
  • 43:00 - Andy talks about the "Special period" in the 1990s.
  • 43:47 - We try and understand daily life in Cuba.
  • 47:27 - Does Cuba feel like a police state?
  • 48:28 - The big question: So how did they do it with 3 young kids in tow?
  • 58:10 - The spontaneous walk that resulted in a 12 km hike!
  • 1:04:38 - How this trip rates out of all the travelling they've done.
]]> MultiPod Extras is a new project of The MultiPod, where the hosts test out new podcast ideas in a bonus, typically one-off format.

Members of the Puttytribe can pitch their podcast ideas too! Email themultipodcast@gmail.com with the show that you would like to demo. The MultiPod team can help you put it all together.

 

Today's MultiPod Extra episode comes from Ted, who wants to test out a travel podcast idea. His vision is to interview real, everyday travellers who have just returned from their trip (or are perhaps even live on location!), and capture the excitement and adrenaline of being out there exploring the world.

Fun and memorable stories would be intermixed with practical tips and details about how they planned and put their trip together. The show could have particular appeal to those who love to research and plan their own travel, and compare their notes with others. 

The opportunity to demo the idea arrived when Ted's brother Andy spent 6 weeks backpacking around Cuba with his wife and three young kids. They had scarcely been home for a week, so the logistics and memories were still very fresh.

If you are curious about travel in the real Cuba away from the resorts, including how to find accommodation and transport, what sort of prices to expect, what to eat and how to get around with kids, then this episode will help clear the fog and give you a much better understanding.

Ted and Andy talk about life in Cuba, the people and their interactions with travellers, the culture and even a bit of history and politics. You may certainly feel inspired to go yourself, but at the very least will hopefully feel like you are there vicariously, enjoying the sights and sounds of a fascinating country.

 

Highlights:

  • 13:50 - What happens when you say "Casa particular" to a Cuban?
  • 14:58 - What they did when their first night's reservation fell through...
  • 16:32 - How to plan while in Cuba. Did they make reservations ahead of time?
  • 23:28 - Currency: do travellers pay in CUCs or in CUPs?
  • 26:20 - How CUCs and CUPs work.
  • 29:35 - What Cuban cuisine is like.
  • 34:30 - What happens while walking down the street in Cuba.
  • 35:07 - So did they ride in any of those fancy old American cars?
  • 40:16 - Cuba is incredibly safe.
  • 43:00 - Andy talks about the "Special period" in the 1990s.
  • 43:47 - We try and understand daily life in Cuba.
  • 47:27 - Does Cuba feel like a police state?
  • 48:28 - The big question: So how did they do it with 3 young kids in tow?
  • 58:10 - The spontaneous walk that resulted in a 12 km hike!
  • 1:04:38 - How this trip rates out of all the travelling they've done.
]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2019 23:52:48 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 4299 MultiPod Extras is a new project of The MultiPod, where the hosts test out new podcast ideas in a bonus, typically one-off format. Members of the Puttytribe can pitch their podcast ideas too! Email  with the show that you would like to demo. The... MultiPod Extras is a new project of The MultiPod, where the hosts test out new podcast ideas in a bonus, typically one-off format. Members of the Puttytribe can pitch their podcast ideas too! Email  with the show that you would like to demo. The... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Bring Your Passions to Life - Learn Focus and Productivity, with Nickita - The MultiPod 032 32 32 Bring Your Passions to Life - Learn Focus and Productivity, with Nickita - The MultiPod 032 full b8c92598601c4402819e18b2bb930823 https://themultipod.com/episodes/bring-your-passions-to-life-learn-focus-and-productivity-with-nickita-the-multipod-032 In this episode, Puttytribe stalwart Nickita Fyens joins hosts Vanessa & Ted to talk about practical applications for turning your dreams and passions into reality. We’re talking both actual apps as well as psychological tools.

 

Nickita knows what she’s talking about: her passion is helping others see their passions come to life, and not fall by the wayside in a blur of overwhelm and confusion. Passions Pilot is her site, listen in to learn all about it.

]]> In this episode, Puttytribe stalwart Nickita Fyens joins hosts Vanessa & Ted to talk about practical applications for turning your dreams and passions into reality. We’re talking both actual apps as well as psychological tools.

 

Nickita knows what she’s talking about: her passion is helping others see their passions come to life, and not fall by the wayside in a blur of overwhelm and confusion. Passions Pilot is her site, listen in to learn all about it.

]]> Fri, 15 Mar 2019 16:42:47 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3256 In this episode, Puttytribe stalwart Nickita Fyens joins hosts Vanessa & Ted to talk about practical applications for turning your dreams and passions into reality. We’re talking both actual apps as well as psychological tools.   Nickita... In this episode, Puttytribe stalwart Nickita Fyens joins hosts Vanessa & Ted to talk about practical applications for turning your dreams and passions into reality. We’re talking both actual apps as well as psychological tools.   Nickita... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Breaking Your Bubble - Facing Uncertainty and Doing Your Next Great Thing, with Ted - The MultiPod 031 31 31 Breaking Your Bubble - Facing Uncertainty and Doing Your Next Great Thing, with Ted - The MultiPod 031 full 3e2f3529006e4595a872efc8c8da3b50 https://themultipod.com/episodes/breaking-your-bubble-facing-uncertainty-and-doing-your-next-great-thing-with-ted-the-multipod-031 In this episode, The MultiPod host Ted opens up about his own journey in pursuing a new career path and shares some great insights into building confidence, experimentation, and embracing the journey as a means of self-discovery.  

]]> In this episode, The MultiPod host Ted opens up about his own journey in pursuing a new career path and shares some great insights into building confidence, experimentation, and embracing the journey as a means of self-discovery.  

]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2019 23:36:37 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3206 In this episode, The MultiPod host Ted opens up about his own journey in pursuing a new career path and shares some great insights into building confidence, experimentation, and embracing the journey as a means of self-discovery.   In this episode, The MultiPod host Ted opens up about his own journey in pursuing a new career path and shares some great insights into building confidence, experimentation, and embracing the journey as a means of self-discovery.   Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Yes, You Have Permission, with Vikki - The MultiPod 030 30 30 Yes, You Have Permission, with Vikki - The MultiPod 030 full 1b65ee1730034d90b3034ff9caed50a2 https://themultipod.com/episodes/yes-you-have-permission-with-vikki-the-multipod-030 It's your life, it's your time. Those things you've dreamt of doing, you can do them! Why do we hold ourselves back? The answers go much deeper beneath the surface of our psyche and identity.

Expert hummingbird and positive influencer Vikki Coombes is here to help us on our journey. But it's not her who will give you permission, listen in and you will find it within yourself.

]]> It's your life, it's your time. Those things you've dreamt of doing, you can do them! Why do we hold ourselves back? The answers go much deeper beneath the surface of our psyche and identity.

Expert hummingbird and positive influencer Vikki Coombes is here to help us on our journey. But it's not her who will give you permission, listen in and you will find it within yourself.

]]> Sat, 16 Feb 2019 10:20:53 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2735 It's your life, it's your time. Those things you've dreamt of doing, you can do them! Why do we hold ourselves back? The answers go much deeper beneath the surface of our psyche and identity. Expert hummingbird and positive influencer Vikki Coombes is... It's your life, it's your time. Those things you've dreamt of doing, you can do them! Why do we hold ourselves back? The answers go much deeper beneath the surface of our psyche and identity. Expert hummingbird and positive influencer Vikki Coombes is... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Millennials and Today’s Economy: What Do We Do About Burnout? With Claire - The MultiPod 029 29 29 Millennials and Today’s Economy: What Do We Do About Burnout? With Claire - The MultiPod 029 full b165be2e93634f3da601c8786600e30b https://themultipod.com/episodes/millennials-and-today-s-economy-what-do-we-do-about-burnout-with-claire-the-multipod-029 In this episode, Claire, managing editor of Puttylike, talks about burnout in today’s economy and how to utilize self-care and clear boundaries to keep yourself recharged and balanced.

]]> In this episode, Claire, managing editor of Puttylike, talks about burnout in today’s economy and how to utilize self-care and clear boundaries to keep yourself recharged and balanced.

]]> Sun, 03 Feb 2019 13:00:50 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3790 In this episode, Claire, managing editor of Puttylike, talks about burnout in today’s economy and how to utilize self-care and clear boundaries to keep yourself recharged and balanced. In this episode, Claire, managing editor of Puttylike, talks about burnout in today’s economy and how to utilize self-care and clear boundaries to keep yourself recharged and balanced. Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No A Matter of Focus or Motivation: Energizing Projects with Henriette - The MultiPod 028 28 28 A Matter of Focus or Motivation: Energizing Projects with Henriette - The MultiPod 028 full 4d6950ec64f341b8893672e7bf241e0c https://themultipod.com/episodes/a-matter-of-focus-or-motivation-energizing-projects-with-henriette-the-multipod-028 In this episode, Henriette, the leader of this year’s Jumpstart January event in the Puttytribe, shares her insights into finding focus and motivation in the new year. It’s filled with ideas to boost your productivity and energize your projects.

]]> In this episode, Henriette, the leader of this year’s Jumpstart January event in the Puttytribe, shares her insights into finding focus and motivation in the new year. It’s filled with ideas to boost your productivity and energize your projects.

]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2019 11:25:04 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3561 In this episode, Henriette, the leader of this year’s Jumpstart January event in the Puttytribe, shares her insights into finding focus and motivation in the new year. It’s filled with ideas to boost your productivity and energize your projects. In this episode, Henriette, the leader of this year’s Jumpstart January event in the Puttytribe, shares her insights into finding focus and motivation in the new year. It’s filled with ideas to boost your productivity and energize your projects. Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Should We Continue? The First Anniversary Episode - The MultiPod 027 27 27 Should We Continue? The First Anniversary Episode - The MultiPod 027 full 3aafea7582ac428fa752b149eb94fb3a https://themultipod.com/episodes/should-we-continue-the-first-anniversary-episode-the-multipod-027 The MultiPod published its first episode exactly one year ago, and what a ride it's been. We've created 27 episodes, met lots of puttypeep, and gained new skills, advice and knowledge.

Today Sandrine, Sara, Vanessa and Ted reflect on the experience of podcasting and exploring topics of multipotentiality over the past year, with the underlying question of, "Should we continue?"

Multipotentialites always face existential questions about keeping going with their projects. What will The MultiPod choose?

Tune in to find out the answer!

]]> The MultiPod published its first episode exactly one year ago, and what a ride it's been. We've created 27 episodes, met lots of puttypeep, and gained new skills, advice and knowledge.

Today Sandrine, Sara, Vanessa and Ted reflect on the experience of podcasting and exploring topics of multipotentiality over the past year, with the underlying question of, "Should we continue?"

Multipotentialites always face existential questions about keeping going with their projects. What will The MultiPod choose?

Tune in to find out the answer!

]]> Sat, 05 Jan 2019 07:29:10 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3667 The MultiPod published its first episode exactly one year ago, and what a ride it's been. We've created 27 episodes, met lots of puttypeep, and gained new skills, advice and knowledge. Today Sandrine, Sara, Vanessa and Ted reflect on the experience of... The MultiPod published its first episode exactly one year ago, and what a ride it's been. We've created 27 episodes, met lots of puttypeep, and gained new skills, advice and knowledge. Today Sandrine, Sara, Vanessa and Ted reflect on the experience of... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No How to Become a Digital Nomad, with Mike - The MultiPod 026 26 26 How to Become a Digital Nomad, with Mike - The MultiPod 026 full 98539f26c1d746448a757d96c61b2b7c https://themultipod.com/episodes/how-to-become-a-digital-nomad-with-mike-the-multipod-026 In this episode, Mike from Alt-Nomad shares his insights on the pursuit of remote work and full-time travel. Don’t miss this lively conversation filled with ideas for developing yourself and finding your way through minimalism.

]]> In this episode, Mike from Alt-Nomad shares his insights on the pursuit of remote work and full-time travel. Don’t miss this lively conversation filled with ideas for developing yourself and finding your way through minimalism.

]]> Sat, 22 Dec 2018 12:32:53 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 5028 In this episode, Mike from shares his insights on the pursuit of remote work and full-time travel. Don’t miss this lively conversation filled with ideas for developing yourself and finding your way through minimalism. In this episode, Mike from shares his insights on the pursuit of remote work and full-time travel. Don’t miss this lively conversation filled with ideas for developing yourself and finding your way through minimalism. Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No The Multipotentialite Blogger with Atiba Shaikh - The MultiPod 025 25 25 The Multipotentialite Blogger with Atiba Shaikh - The MultiPod 025 full e0028ac56f364eb9a83f40e1d7915736 https://themultipod.com/episodes/the-multipotentialite-blogger-with-atiba-shaikh-the-multipod-025 In this episode, Ted talks with Atiba Shaikh, a promising young blogger, talented writer and multipotentialite. She shares how blogging is particularly ideal for the multipotentialite, challenges you to focus while incorporating your multiple interests, and can even leave you questioning your career path.

]]> In this episode, Ted talks with Atiba Shaikh, a promising young blogger, talented writer and multipotentialite. She shares how blogging is particularly ideal for the multipotentialite, challenges you to focus while incorporating your multiple interests, and can even leave you questioning your career path.

]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2018 10:33:12 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2937 In this episode, Ted talks with Atiba Shaikh, a promising young blogger, talented writer and multipotentialite. She shares how blogging is particularly ideal for the multipotentialite, challenges you to focus while incorporating your multiple... In this episode, Ted talks with Atiba Shaikh, a promising young blogger, talented writer and multipotentialite. She shares how blogging is particularly ideal for the multipotentialite, challenges you to focus while incorporating your multiple... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Who Are Our Role Models? - The MultiPod 024 24 24 Who Are Our Role Models? - The MultiPod 024 full ad7d019189c04115b0333139c6997d38 https://themultipod.com/episodes/who-are-our-role-models-the-multipod-024 In this episode, we explore who our role models are as multipotentialites. True to form, multipods draw inspiration and motivation from numerous sources, resulting in multiple role models.

Inspired by the blog post on Puttylike, we consider the concept of the "frankenstein" role model: putting bits and pieces together to create a hybrid image of someone.

Since we are each a construct of our own interests and passions, we cannot expect to find a role model that mirrors our own, individual lives. So we create one! 

]]> In this episode, we explore who our role models are as multipotentialites. True to form, multipods draw inspiration and motivation from numerous sources, resulting in multiple role models.

Inspired by the blog post on Puttylike, we consider the concept of the "frankenstein" role model: putting bits and pieces together to create a hybrid image of someone.

Since we are each a construct of our own interests and passions, we cannot expect to find a role model that mirrors our own, individual lives. So we create one! 

]]> Tue, 27 Nov 2018 11:55:42 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2556 In this episode, we explore who our role models are as multipotentialites. True to form, multipods draw inspiration and motivation from numerous sources, resulting in multiple role models. Inspired by the , we consider the concept of the... In this episode, we explore who our role models are as multipotentialites. True to form, multipods draw inspiration and motivation from numerous sources, resulting in multiple role models. Inspired by the , we consider the concept of the... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No How to Find Career Stability Through Parallel Jobs with Gillian - The MultiPod 023 23 23 How to Find Career Stability Through Parallel Jobs with Gillian - The MultiPod 023 full efa0a825950d432fa31a94d18cf7a90b https://themultipod.com/episodes/how-to-find-career-stability-through-parallel-jobs-with-gillian-the-multipod-023 In this episode, Gillian from the Multipod Motivator explains how she has been able to find career stability by developing and applying skills in multiple, parallel jobs.  Don't miss this fun conversation with lots of great anecdotes!

]]> In this episode, Gillian from the Multipod Motivator explains how she has been able to find career stability by developing and applying skills in multiple, parallel jobs.  Don't miss this fun conversation with lots of great anecdotes!

]]> Thu, 08 Nov 2018 22:04:24 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3425 In this episode, Gillian from the Multipod Motivator explains how she has been able to find career stability by developing and applying skills in multiple, parallel jobs.  Don't miss this fun conversation with lots of great anecdotes! In this episode, Gillian from the Multipod Motivator explains how she has been able to find career stability by developing and applying skills in multiple, parallel jobs.  Don't miss this fun conversation with lots of great anecdotes! Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Puttython Preview! Michaelmab & Erika Set Up Another Fabulous Weekend - The MultiPod 022 22 22 Puttython Preview! Michaelmab & Erika Set Up Another Fabulous Weekend - The MultiPod 022 full f093dc39cdb045789af255a8c70a9b9e https://themultipod.com/episodes/puttython-preview-michaelmab-erika-set-up-another-fabulous-weekend-the-multipod-022 The second Puttython of 2018 is upon us, taking place the weekend of October 27-28, and The MultiPod is here to get you set up, excited, motivated and determined to take some action, even if it means just sitting on the beach! The Puttython is our chance to set aside distractions, let ideas and inspiration flow freely, and give ourselves permission to try new things, complete other things or just let spontaneity happen.

For instance, you could be in China, teaching English, like Michael. A Puttytribe member for over a year, he's off on new adventures spending a year abroad from the UK, and shares with us his experiences and observations so far, his plans for the weekend and why it was time to pursue his long-held dream to live in China.

Michael has a fabulous new travelblog, complete with many great pictures of his travels so far and day-to-day life in Guiyang.

Be sure to check it out here: https://michaelmab6.wordpress.com

Meanwhile, Erika Backberg is the Puttython coordinator, and returns to The MultiPod to set the stage for another big Puttytribe weekend. We chat about how the Puttython has evolved over the past couple years, and some ideas and possibilities for the future.

Remember to take note of the times for the 4 group huddles that will take place during the Puttython:

The Puttython will start at 10:00 a.m. PDT / 1:00 p.m. EDT / 6:00 p.m. CET on October 27 and there will be two 30-minute check-in huddles leading up to the big show-and-tell final huddle. If you need to convert the start time to your local time, use one of these two time zone converters: Time and Date or The Time Zone Converter.

Time zone note for Europeans: You switch from CEST to CET at 2:00 a.m. CET on October 28. Adjust your clocks and calendar accordingly.

  • October 27, 10:00 am PDT / 1900 CEST Kick-Off Huddle 
  • October 27, 6:00 pm PDT / 0200 CET Check-in Huddle 
  • October 28, 2:00 am PDT / 1000 CET Check-in Huddle 
  • October 28, 9:00 am PDT / 1700 CET Show-n-tell Huddle 
]]> The second Puttython of 2018 is upon us, taking place the weekend of October 27-28, and The MultiPod is here to get you set up, excited, motivated and determined to take some action, even if it means just sitting on the beach! The Puttython is our chance to set aside distractions, let ideas and inspiration flow freely, and give ourselves permission to try new things, complete other things or just let spontaneity happen.

For instance, you could be in China, teaching English, like Michael. A Puttytribe member for over a year, he's off on new adventures spending a year abroad from the UK, and shares with us his experiences and observations so far, his plans for the weekend and why it was time to pursue his long-held dream to live in China.

Michael has a fabulous new travelblog, complete with many great pictures of his travels so far and day-to-day life in Guiyang.

Be sure to check it out here: https://michaelmab6.wordpress.com

Meanwhile, Erika Backberg is the Puttython coordinator, and returns to The MultiPod to set the stage for another big Puttytribe weekend. We chat about how the Puttython has evolved over the past couple years, and some ideas and possibilities for the future.

Remember to take note of the times for the 4 group huddles that will take place during the Puttython:

The Puttython will start at 10:00 a.m. PDT / 1:00 p.m. EDT / 6:00 p.m. CET on October 27 and there will be two 30-minute check-in huddles leading up to the big show-and-tell final huddle. If you need to convert the start time to your local time, use one of these two time zone converters: Time and Date or The Time Zone Converter.

Time zone note for Europeans: You switch from CEST to CET at 2:00 a.m. CET on October 28. Adjust your clocks and calendar accordingly.

  • October 27, 10:00 am PDT / 1900 CEST Kick-Off Huddle 
  • October 27, 6:00 pm PDT / 0200 CET Check-in Huddle 
  • October 28, 2:00 am PDT / 1000 CET Check-in Huddle 
  • October 28, 9:00 am PDT / 1700 CET Show-n-tell Huddle 
]]> Fri, 26 Oct 2018 10:54:39 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3061 The second Puttython of 2018 is upon us, taking place the weekend of October 27-28, and The MultiPod is here to get you set up, excited, motivated and determined to take some action, even if it means just sitting on the beach! The Puttython is our... The second Puttython of 2018 is upon us, taking place the weekend of October 27-28, and The MultiPod is here to get you set up, excited, motivated and determined to take some action, even if it means just sitting on the beach! The Puttython is our... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Self-Directed Education with Tia and Vanessa - The MultiPod 021 21 21 Self-Directed Education with Tia and Vanessa - The MultiPod 021 full 8bd23fd78f784036b9af86494dd8a9f4 https://themultipod.com/episodes/self-directed-education-with-tia-and-vanessa-the-multipod-021 In this episode, you’ll hear from two educators working with self-directed education programs and how they tune their teaching styles to match the needs of their students.

]]> In this episode, you’ll hear from two educators working with self-directed education programs and how they tune their teaching styles to match the needs of their students.

]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2018 22:55:10 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3368 In this episode, you’ll hear from two educators working with self-directed education programs and how they tune their teaching styles to match the needs of their students. In this episode, you’ll hear from two educators working with self-directed education programs and how they tune their teaching styles to match the needs of their students. Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Four Voices, Four Perspectives: The MultiPod Hosts Explore How to Focus on Big Goals - The MultiPod 020 20 20 Four Voices, Four Perspectives: The MultiPod Hosts Explore How to Focus on Big Goals - The MultiPod 020 full 90244d5af4b24e539c2baee4c97d4176 https://themultipod.com/episodes/four-voices-four-perspectives-the-multipod-hosts-explore-how-to-focus-on-big-goals-the-multipod-020 Sun, 30 Sep 2018 14:13:57 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2786 Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Life Lessons & Exploration: The Evolution of Education with Marc - The MultiPod 019 19 19 Life Lessons & Exploration: The Evolution of Education with Marc - The MultiPod 019 full 062a9804f48249d3aece9dce4e4b84dc https://themultipod.com/episodes/life-lessons-exploration-the-evolution-of-education-with-marc-the-multipod-019 In this episode you’ll learn about the self-directed democratic education system and how it can provide unique opportunities for children to explore multiple interests while developing life skills.

]]> In this episode you’ll learn about the self-directed democratic education system and how it can provide unique opportunities for children to explore multiple interests while developing life skills.

]]> Thu, 13 Sep 2018 22:07:38 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3004 In this episode you’ll learn about the self-directed democratic education system and how it can provide unique opportunities for children to explore multiple interests while developing life skills. In this episode you’ll learn about the self-directed democratic education system and how it can provide unique opportunities for children to explore multiple interests while developing life skills. Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No A Selfless Attitude and Serving Humanity with Sheida - The MultiPod 018 18 18 A Selfless Attitude and Serving Humanity with Sheida - The MultiPod 018 full e909bb84f30742d8a8f6404064617ecb https://themultipod.com/episodes/a-selfless-attitude-and-serving-humanity-with-sheida-the-multipod-018 In this episode you’ll learn about the Bahá'í faith and connections between religion, faith, spirituality and multipotentiality.

]]> In this episode you’ll learn about the Bahá'í faith and connections between religion, faith, spirituality and multipotentiality.

]]> Thu, 30 Aug 2018 23:28:28 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3068 In this episode you’ll learn about the Bahá'í faith and connections between religion, faith, spirituality and multipotentiality. In this episode you’ll learn about the Bahá'í faith and connections between religion, faith, spirituality and multipotentiality. Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No In Triangle Circle: Community Architecture with Charlotte Wolters, Part 2 - The MultiPod 017 17 17 In Triangle Circle: Community Architecture with Charlotte Wolters, Part 2 - The MultiPod 017 full 787c62c1dcae4b32a788e4574c3f132a https://themultipod.com/episodes/in-triangle-circle-community-architecture-with-charlotte-wolters-part-2-the-multipod-017 In a continuation from last week’s episode Sara and Charlotte discuss how to design a circular community that reduces the influence of traditional pyramid hierarchical structures. They talk about leaving healthy room for failures, how to learn from them, and why you should ask more of people so you don’t end up with the bare minimum.   

A well designed circular community will perpetuate like a living organism, with life and vigor. Don’t miss the discussion!

 

This is part two of a two-part discussion. 

]]> In a continuation from last week’s episode Sara and Charlotte discuss how to design a circular community that reduces the influence of traditional pyramid hierarchical structures. They talk about leaving healthy room for failures, how to learn from them, and why you should ask more of people so you don’t end up with the bare minimum.   

A well designed circular community will perpetuate like a living organism, with life and vigor. Don’t miss the discussion!

 

This is part two of a two-part discussion. 

]]> Fri, 17 Aug 2018 00:02:10 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3328 In a continuation from last week’s episode Sara and Charlotte discuss how to design a circular community that reduces the influence of traditional pyramid hierarchical structures. They talk about leaving healthy room for failures, how to learn from... In a continuation from last week’s episode Sara and Charlotte discuss how to design a circular community that reduces the influence of traditional pyramid hierarchical structures. They talk about leaving healthy room for failures, how to learn from... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Community Architecture with Charlotte Wolters, Part 1 - The MultiPod 016 16 16 Community Architecture with Charlotte Wolters, Part 1 - The MultiPod 016 full 73e2e97dc8914f648d94a8c8a065f75f https://themultipod.com/episodes/community-architecture-with-charlotte-wolters-part-1-the-multipod-016 In this episode you’ll be introduced to community builder extraordinaire Charlotte Wolters, who talks about strategies, methodologies, values and priorities, all wrapped up in a multipotentialite perspective. Sara Oliver hosts this special, 2-part episode.

]]> In this episode you’ll be introduced to community builder extraordinaire Charlotte Wolters, who talks about strategies, methodologies, values and priorities, all wrapped up in a multipotentialite perspective. Sara Oliver hosts this special, 2-part episode.

]]> Fri, 03 Aug 2018 08:13:02 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3519 In this episode you’ll be introduced to community builder extraordinaire Charlotte Wolters, who talks about strategies, methodologies, values and priorities, all wrapped up in a multipotentialite perspective. Sara Oliver hosts this special, 2-part... In this episode you’ll be introduced to community builder extraordinaire Charlotte Wolters, who talks about strategies, methodologies, values and priorities, all wrapped up in a multipotentialite perspective. Sara Oliver hosts this special, 2-part... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No The Wild & Wacky Character Arcs of a Multipotentialite Life - The MultiPod 015 15 15 The Wild & Wacky Character Arcs of a Multipotentialite Life - The MultiPod 015 full 119a5f9f0ee14857b62a13daf9a87cc5 https://themultipod.com/episodes/the-wild-wacky-character-arcs-of-a-multipotentialite-life-the-multipod-015 In this episode you’ll learn about the importance of embracing your past and recognizing the key learnings that have already prepared you for your “next big thing.”

]]> In this episode you’ll learn about the importance of embracing your past and recognizing the key learnings that have already prepared you for your “next big thing.”

]]> Thu, 19 Jul 2018 23:24:57 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2354 In this episode you’ll learn about the importance of embracing your past and recognizing the key learnings that have already prepared you for your “next big thing.” In this episode you’ll learn about the importance of embracing your past and recognizing the key learnings that have already prepared you for your “next big thing.” Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Defining Value: Discovering Wealth in Possibilities - The MultiPod 014 14 14 Defining Value: Discovering Wealth in Possibilities - The MultiPod 014 full e3c332deac444e83aa3d1eb75d27105a https://themultipod.com/episodes/defining-value-discovering-wealth-in-possibilities-the-multipod-014 In this episode you’ll learn three unique perspectives about money and how separating “who you are” from “what you do” is a crucial step in recognizing your value in the world.

]]> In this episode you’ll learn three unique perspectives about money and how separating “who you are” from “what you do” is a crucial step in recognizing your value in the world.

]]> Sun, 08 Jul 2018 01:17:31 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 4238 In this episode you’ll learn three unique perspectives about money and how separating “who you are” from “what you do” is a crucial step in recognizing your value in the world. In this episode you’ll learn three unique perspectives about money and how separating “who you are” from “what you do” is a crucial step in recognizing your value in the world. Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Massively Simultaneous: Developing Multiple Skills Without Losing Interest - The MultiPod 013 13 13 Massively Simultaneous: Developing Multiple Skills Without Losing Interest - The MultiPod 013 full de06ac468b4e476ab5ab272c4b317572 https://themultipod.com/episodes/massively-simultaneous-developing-multiple-skills-without-losing-interest-the-multipod-013 In this episode you’ll learn about being “massively simultaneous” in your pursuit of multiple interests and how it really is possible to balance it all without losing interest

]]> In this episode you’ll learn about being “massively simultaneous” in your pursuit of multiple interests and how it really is possible to balance it all without losing interest

]]> Sat, 23 Jun 2018 20:30:04 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2881 In this episode you’ll learn about being “massively simultaneous” in your pursuit of multiple interests and how it really is possible to balance it all without losing interest In this episode you’ll learn about being “massively simultaneous” in your pursuit of multiple interests and how it really is possible to balance it all without losing interest Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Deconstructing Multipotentiality: The Origins of Multiple Interests - The MultiPod 012 12 12 Deconstructing Multipotentiality: The Origins of Multiple Interests - The MultiPod 012 full 9e8b63ac4d431d33fea9c0c37256e0e0 https://themultipod.com/episodes/deconstructing-multipotentiality-the-origins-of-multiple-interests-the-multipod-012 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 14:27:17 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 4575 You're about to learn how to see and leap over stumbling blocks like shiny object syndrome or imposter syndrome, some key resources to (re)define who you are and what you do, plus how to be productive during periods of deep learning. You're about to learn how to see and leap over stumbling blocks like shiny object syndrome or imposter syndrome, some key resources to (re)define who you are and what you do, plus how to be productive during periods of deep learning. Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No How to Fail Better: Taking on Imposter Syndrome with Action - The MultiPod 011 11 11 How to Fail Better: Taking on Imposter Syndrome with Action - The MultiPod 011 full b05f356fcbfe4681ac70f4a6cf4eca1d https://themultipod.com/episodes/how-to-fail-better-taking-on-imposter-syndrome-with-action-the-multipod-011 Thu, 24 May 2018 23:17:48 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3325 Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Life-Changing Answers to Ridiculous Questions with Kiki - The MultiPod 010 10 10 Life-Changing Answers to Ridiculous Questions with Kiki - The MultiPod 010 full da9e2dbc0e48144a872617a9ce7f9d49 https://themultipod.com/episodes/life-changing-answers-to-ridiculous-questions-with-kiki-the-multipod-010 Thu, 10 May 2018 18:12:39 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3911 00000109 00000000 00001822 00000000 0033790A 00000000 000048C5 00000000 001BDC0A 00000000 00000109 00000000 00001822 00000000 0033790A 00000000 000048C5 00000000 001BDC0A 00000000 Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Grabbing Risk By the Horns: Flying High With Sandrine’s Renaissance Business - The MultiPod 009 9 9 Grabbing Risk By the Horns: Flying High With Sandrine’s Renaissance Business - The MultiPod 009 full 1d91d9297908590d74516d471d9ff8be https://themultipod.com/episodes/grabbing-risk-by-the-horns-flying-high-with-sandrine-s-renaissance-business-the-multipod-009 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 10:36:53 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3415 000001A7 00000000 00002F45 00000000 0026F353 00000000 00005DC6 00000000 00337078 00000000 000001A7 00000000 00002F45 00000000 0026F353 00000000 00005DC6 00000000 00337078 00000000 Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Podcasting Insights with The MultiPod Team - The MultiPod 008 8 8 Podcasting Insights with The MultiPod Team - The MultiPod 008 full f118755146dcec3a6f265e0eaf6ed93c https://themultipod.com/episodes/podcasting-insights-with-the-multipod-team-the-multipod-008 Join Ted and Sara as they talk to guest Vanessa about all things podcasting. The MultiPod has passed its 8th official episode and the team talks about their inspirations that led them to podcasting, lessons learned, and some key ideas for keeping our podcast going strong.   

]]> Join Ted and Sara as they talk to guest Vanessa about all things podcasting. The MultiPod has passed its 8th official episode and the team talks about their inspirations that led them to podcasting, lessons learned, and some key ideas for keeping our podcast going strong.   

]]> Fri, 13 Apr 2018 21:57:52 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3467 Join Ted and Sara as they talk to guest Vanessa about all things podcasting. The MultiPod has passed its 8th official episode and the team talks about their inspirations that led them to podcasting, lessons learned, and some key ideas for keeping our... Join Ted and Sara as they talk to guest Vanessa about all things podcasting. The MultiPod has passed its 8th official episode and the team talks about their inspirations that led them to podcasting, lessons learned, and some key ideas for keeping our... Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No The Puttython: 24 Hours of Focused Multipotentiality - The MultiPod 007 7 7 The Puttython: 24 Hours of Focused Multipotentiality - The MultiPod 007 full db4a489193640467364a512f84b14e99 https://themultipod.com/episodes/the-puttython-24-hours-of-focused-multipotentiality-the-multipod-007 Mon, 02 Apr 2018 14:19:20 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3740 000001FB 00000000 000054D0 00000000 003031DB 00000000 00005DC7 00000000 0038639C 00000000 000001FB 00000000 000054D0 00000000 003031DB 00000000 00005DC7 00000000 0038639C 00000000 Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No The Rituals of Habitual People - The MultiPod 006 6 6 The Rituals of Habitual People - The MultiPod 006 full f0bfab28abb6ac2352564e3db192c330 https://themultipod.com/episodes/the-rituals-of-habitual-people-the-multipod-006 Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:02:03 -0400 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 2564 000004C3 00000000 0000C1D8 00000000 0005B70F 00000000 00007214 00000000 0000FCC1 00000000 000004C3 00000000 0000C1D8 00000000 0005B70F 00000000 00007214 00000000 0000FCC1 00000000 Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Minimalism and the Essence of Life - The MultiPod 005 5 5 Minimalism and the Essence of Life - The MultiPod 005 full 18cfcd216dc8a25f1d7fc71322c70d8c https://themultipod.com/episodes/minimalism-and-the-essence-of-life-the-multipod-005 Thu, 01 Mar 2018 22:07:10 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3867 000004A7 00000000 0000A5B1 00000000 0027A373 00000000 00007214 00000000 000001A1 00000000 000004A7 00000000 0000A5B1 00000000 0027A373 00000000 00007214 00000000 000001A1 00000000 Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Living Languages: Immersing Yourself and Exploring Cultures - The MultiPod 004 4 4 Living Languages: Immersing Yourself and Exploring Cultures - The MultiPod 004 full 5d08e85382534cb8ab362e1620557041 https://themultipod.com/episodes/living-languages-immersing-yourself-and-exploring-cultures-the-multipod-004 Thu, 15 Feb 2018 20:30:37 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3096 000005A2 00000000 0000D357 00000000 0017E4BC 00000000 00007214 00000000 00007EA1 00000000 000005A2 00000000 0000D357 00000000 0017E4BC 00000000 00007214 00000000 00007EA1 00000000 Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No Job vs. Career: Is It Even Worth Debating? – The MultiPod 003 3 3 Job vs. Career: Is It Even Worth Debating? – The MultiPod 003 full 481bd90759a0bfebe2ef335a05876977 https://themultipod.com/episodes/job-vs-career-is-it-even-worth-debating-the-multipod-003 Thu, 01 Feb 2018 14:53:50 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3629 000004CF 00000000 000096E2 00000000 0014C882 00000000 00007214 00000000 000409AC 00000000 000004CF 00000000 000096E2 00000000 0014C882 00000000 00007214 00000000 000409AC 00000000 Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No How to Get-'R-Done (Fortnightly or Otherwise) – The MultiPod 002 2 2 How to Get-'R-Done (Fortnightly or Otherwise) – The MultiPod 002 full d8bea1e063a860a0baaf0dfe6d374a6e https://themultipod.com/episodes/how-to-get-r-done-fortnightly-or-otherwise-the-multipod-002 Thu, 18 Jan 2018 20:24:10 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 3691 00000434 00000000 00008D2A 00000000 001B7182 00000000 00007214 00000000 00025368 00000000 00000434 00000000 00008D2A 00000000 001B7182 00000000 00007214 00000000 00025368 00000000 Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No What Does Multipotentiality Mean to You – The MultiPod 001 1 1 What Does Multipotentiality Mean to You – The MultiPod 001 full f2b72465a83d0c4d9d5c8f1677d65067 https://themultipod.com/episodes/what-does-multipotentiality-mean-to-you-the-multipod-001 Thu, 04 Jan 2018 17:06:39 -0500 Ted Cragg Ted Cragg 4896 000000A7 000000A7 00004076 00004076 003C2D4E 003C2D4E 00008020 0000801F 003C253E 003C253E 000000A7 000000A7 00004076 00004076 003C2D4E 003C2D4E 00008020 0000801F 003C253E 003C253E Scanner,multipotentialite,polymath,renaissancesoul No