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(Formerly Solvecast) A collection of podcasts, stories, and experiments from Matters.com — where we explore what matters, one series at a time.
This feed is home to interviews, limited series, and audio projects that reflect the wide range of what people care about today — from personal turning points to global conversations, from entertainment to big ideas.
Some shows are polished, some are in progress, and some are just us trying things out.
They won’t all matter to everyone. That’s the point.
It’s all part of the Matters.com platform — a new way to focus, connect, and collaborate around what truly matters.
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In this episode of Matters.com Presents, Barton Williams interviews Lauren Wu. Lauren Wu, attorney, executive coach, keynote speaker, author, and mother, shares the story behind her HEART-Led Leadership framework — and it's deeply personal. After suffering a near-fatal pulmonary embolism at 41, Lauren realized that burnout is a system failure, not a personal one, and she's on a mission to change how leaders show up at work and at home. She walks us through practical small shifts anyone can m...
In this episode of Matters.com Presents, Barton Williams interviews Cathy Nesbitt. Cathy is a health and wellness advocate, entrepreneur, and laughter yoga teacher from Canada who has built two remarkable missions: a 24-year-old worm composting business focused on environmental wellness, and an online laughter club helping people escape stress and find joy. Cathy explains how laughter yoga works as an intentional exercise — not jokes or comedy — and how the body releases happy hormones ...
Olivia interviews real estate investor and resilience advocate Marco Barnes Jr., who shares how losing everything in the 2008 crash led to homelessness and forced him to rebuild by taking a grueling summer job on an Alaska fishing boat to earn $20,000. He explains how he used that money to partner up, restart in real estate, and grow from a two-person operation into a mortgage business with 300+ employees and a $20 million credit line, later becoming a private capital investor. Marco talks ab...
Alex Ranahan on Being More Childlike and Living in the Present Barton talks with Bristol-based virtual event emcee, presenter, and actor Alex Ranahan about what matters to him right now: reconnecting to the present moment instead of constantly chasing the next goal. Alex shares how social media and online advice can turn self-improvement into pressure and comparison, and suggests scrapping the idea of a life “journey” in favor of gratitude, appreciation, and measuring progress by how y...
Emily interviews Brian Robinson, a Silicon Valley teacher, lawyer, swim coach, and poet, about what matters most to him right now: showing up for his children as a father. Brian shares the story of his sudden cardiac arrest during swim practice in May 2021, how teens at the pool got him help and an AED shock saved his life, and how his kids’ voices on a Zoom call helped wake him from an induced coma. They talk about his recovery, how his kids have processed the experience ov...
Emily talks with novelists Amy Safford and Misty O’Hara about what matters to them and the personal stories behind their books. Amy shares how her Goode Vibrations series explores intuition, spiritual transformation, magical realism, and buried history, and how a skiing accident helped push her to finish her first novel, Goode Vibrations of the Resting Place, followed by Goode Vibrations of the Dead River Valley. Misty discusses how her first novel, The Hundred Man Plan, was spark...
Mike interviews Angela Fuller — mom, fitness instructor, American Ninja Warrior competitor, and competitive gymnast. They talk about why adult gymnastics matters to Angela and how she returned to athletics after a serious back injury, pregnancies that worsened her discs, and being told she might need a spinal fusion. She shares how her best friend’s terminal breast cancer diagnosis pushed her to go after her dreams again, leading her to train her way back, compete on American Ninja Warrior (a...
Mike interviews Barton Williams, Athlete, Actor, and Educator. Barton discusses the importance of physical and mental health, especially for children, and shares how using a pogo stick can be a metaphor for life's ups and downs. The speed round covers topics like high-powered pogo sticks, mental health, pizza, artificial intelligence, and more. 00:12 Barton Williams' Passion for Physical and Mental Health 01:05 Discovering the Power of Pogo Sticks 02:43 Speed Round: What Matters to Barton? ...
Olivia interviews Jolene Puffer, a real estate broker, entrepreneur, Ironman finisher, author, and CEO. Jolene shares her journey of embracing bravery, highlighting how completing her first Ironman transformed her beliefs about what she could accomplish. Jolene also discusses her book 'How Big Is Your Brave?' Speed Round: entrepreneurship, social media, artificial intelligence, endurance sports and more. 00:25 The Importance of Being Brave 02:19 Overcoming Challenges ...
Olivia interviews Andrea Goldner, a former caregiver turned children's author, whose real-life inspired picture books celebrate family moments and childhood wonder. They discuss the importance of reading to children, highlighting its benefits for parent-child bonding, early learning, and empathy. Andrea shares her passion from years of caregiving and the positive impacts of storytelling. The episode's speed round touches on topics like early childhood education, video games, and children's li...
Olivia interviews Ella Shahbazian, the 15-year-old founder of Ella's Angels, a nonprofit aimed at empowering youth through community service, education, and financial literacy. They discuss Ella's motivation for starting the organization, notable events like a large Thanksgiving meal distribution, and upcoming initiatives. Ella shares her thoughts on leadership, the impact of community service, and personal finance. In the speed round, they cover topics like the importance of entrepreneurship...
In this episode, Emily interviews Doug Cardell, PhD, an economist, systems dynamics modeler, educator, and author of 'Why Socialism Struggles.' Dr. Cardell discusses his new book, which explores the economic missteps of socialism and its unrealistic goals. He explains the distinctions between socialism, social democracy, and social capitalism, and highlights the complexities of managing a modern economy. Dr. Cardell argues that socialism, as envisioned by Karl Marx, is fundamentally fla...
Olivia interviews David Murrin, a geopolitical and financial forecaster. Murrin discusses the cyclical nature of empires, asserting that the western world, particularly the United States, is in decline while China rises in power—leading towards inevitable conflict. He emphasizes the importance of recognizing these cycles, addressing political and economic dissonance, and urgently waking up to imminent threats. In the Matters/Not Matters speed round, they discuss topics like military str...
Emily interviews Elvin Aghammadzada, an AI Architect at NVIDIA. Elvin discusses his work on large language models, AI systems, and mentoring engineers. He emphasizes the importance of understanding AI's future impact on workplaces and society, reflecting on his journey from a passion for mathematics to a career in AI. He also shares his views on AI in education, the significance of supercomputers, and the potential for young innovators to transform industries with fresh perspectives. 01...
In this episode of Matters.com Presents, Olivia interviews Samantha Holland — a cancer survivor, resilience coach, and former Disney VIP tour guide — to talk about transforming pain into purpose. At just 34, Samantha was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, one of the most aggressive and rare forms of breast cancer. What saved her life was early detection, a trust in her intuition, and a medical team that truly listened. Samantha opens up about: Navigating identity shifts during and ...
In this episode of Matters.com Presents, we interview Anne Catherine Bédard — chemist, artist, and founder of Lab Coat and Leggings — to talk about blending science, creativity, and authenticity. Anne Catherine shares how a simple adult coloring book during recovery sparked a life-changing journey of self-discovery. From feeling “too nerdy for sports” and “too sporty for science,” she found empowerment in embracing all sides of herself — scientist, athlete, mother, artist, and entrepren...
Olivia interviews Mark Foreman, Co-CEO of Buzz 3D, a company pioneering interactive virtual shelves that merge AI shopper research and behavioral data to transform the way retailers understand consumer decisions. Mark shares his journey that led him to challenge what he considers one of the most overlooked aspects of e-commerce: the scrolling product grid. He explains why the digital shelf needs to mirror the in-store experience to drive engagement, satisfaction, and sales. Together, they dis...
In this episode of the Matters.com podcast, Olivia interviews Melissa Fors Shackleford — a healthcare marketing strategist, author of Harnessing Purpose, and advisor helping leaders align their mission with their message. Melissa shares her perspective on finding personal fulfillment in marketing, emphasizing that authentic connection — not manipulation — is what drives meaningful brand relationships. She discusses why purpose-driven brands outperform their competitors, the importance of auth...
Olivia interviews Kat Anselmo — a yoga teacher and health coach who helps people reconnect with their authentic selves through mindfulness, movement, and self-discovery. Kat shares her powerful personal story of transformation — from supporting a partner’s health crisis to navigating heartbreak, and ultimately creating a one-year “contract with herself” to find her purpose. Through yoga, meditation, and holistic health practices, Kat discovered the importance of taking action, creating bala...
Olivia chats with Jennifer Finch — musician, writer, and cultural storyteller best known as the bassist for L7. Jennifer brings her signature raw honesty and humor as she talks about why digital media literacy should be part of education, how counterculture fuels creativity, and why pizza might matter just as much as music. From recovery to writing, coffee to community, Jennifer shares what truly matters to her — and reminds us that storytelling and connection are at the heart of it all. 👉 Ex...
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