One of a Kind Podcast with Nicy Duran

Jesse Ough is a national play-by-play announcer and host whose work spans ESPN, FIBA Media, and NBA TV Canada. He currently calls Division I basketball and football for the Big 12 and ACC on ESPN platforms, covers international events like the FIBA World Cup and Olympic Qualifiers, and hosts Basketball: Past, Present & Future, airing on Gray TV’s regional sports networks and NBA TV Canada. Known for his energy and engaging style, Jesse has built a reputation as one of the rising voices in sports broadcasting.In this conversation, Nicy and Jesse discuss the importance of growing your team (also known as the homies), investing in a hobby, and the beauty of never being satisfied. 

Enjoy this month's Nicy only episode. In this episode, Nicy discusses how having a strong community and balancing your energy enables us to navigate change. Nicy Durán is an almost lawyer, a former Googler/YouTuber, an aspiring storyteller, and a forever optimist.

40 Episodes is WILD! Austin Camacho is the owner of Stay Power and Minute One Fuel and hails from the Inland Empire. He is currently a personal trainer in San Diego, California, and has a passion for empowering the everyday athlete through proven methods, storytelling, and fuel for performance.In this conversation, Nicy and Austin discuss the importance of knowing your values so you can achieve Steph Curry level flow state in your day to day. Austin also shares his experience with his first sprint triathlon and how preparing to do hard things will teach us how powerful we actually are. 

Enjoy this month's Nicy only episode. In this episode, Nicy discusses the importance of knowing your goals and sharing them with others and how insecurities are meant to be conquered. Nicy Durán is an almost lawyer, a former Googler/YouTuber, an aspiring storyteller, and a forever optimist.

New episodes are here!Uzo Ometu is a repeat guest on the One of a Kind Podcast. Uzo is a tech founder and creator who spent years working at media and tech companies like ESPN, Google, and YouTube and always knew he wanted to be one thing: The Black Rupert Murdoch. He has experience as a producer, researcher, technologist, small business owner and is a former journalist and failed athlete (his words). His love for content, community, and conversations are at the heart of everything else he does.In this conversation, Nicy and Uzo discuss their path to content creation, including the importance of finding your niche and setting clear goals. They also discuss the current explosion of dating content on social media and its real world implications.

Enjoy this month's Nicy only episode. In this episode, Nicy's discusses the value of visualization for yourself and others and the benefits of all emotions. Nicy Durán is an almost lawyer, a former Googler/YouTuber, an aspiring storyteller, and a forever optimist.

New episodes are here!Michael Hawthorne is a real estate agent with Pacific Sothebys specializing in first time buyers and coastal properties. He is a former Marine and hails from Louisiana. He is currently pursuing his undergraduate degree, while helping people find their dream homes and has long term plans of becoming a real estate developer. In this conversation, Nicy and Michael discuss the importance of taking control of your habits and therefore your time and that if we aim to learn from our experiences, time can never be wasted. 

Enjoy this month's Nicy only episode. In this episode, Nicy's shares the challenges of change and the importance of giving ourselves grace.Nicy Durán is an almost lawyer, a former Googler/YouTuber, an aspiring storyteller, and a forever optimist.

Isvari Maranwe is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Yuvoice, a social media platform for social justice, created by activists, for activists. She is a former physics researcher, coder, and Silicon Valley polymath. She researched particle physics at the European Organization for Nuclear Research at 14 years old, researched with a Nobel Laureate in supernova cosmology at 15, and graduated Georgetown Law at 20. In this conversation, Nicy and Isvari discuss career changes, the unexpected consequences of the Me Too movement and the importance of using our privilege to help others.

Enjoy this month's Nicy only episode. In this episode, Nicy's shares the value of trusting your own decision-making.Nicy Durán is an almost lawyer, a former Googler/YouTuber, an aspiring storyteller, and a forever optimist.

Episode 32 in honor of #32 C.J. Watson.C.J. Watson is a former professional basketball player known for his decade-long NBA career, during which he played for teams including the Golden State Warriors, Chicago Bulls, Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers, and Orlando Magic. Beyond basketball, C.J. is deeply committed to philanthropy. He co-founded the Quiet Storm Foundation to provide learning opportunities and health and fitness activities that empower youth in his community. Today, C.J. is an entrepreneur, angel investor and author of a children's book series, "C.J.'s Big Dream," aimed at inspiring young children to chase their aspirations and work diligently for their goals. In this first ever in studio episode, Nicy and C.J. discuss everything from making career pivots to the lessons of parenthood and debate whether baseball players are the most elite athletes. Go Padres! 

Enjoy this month's Nicy only episode. In this episode, Nicy's shares her goals for 2025.Nicy Durán is an almost lawyer, a former Googler/YouTuber, an aspiring storyteller, and a forever optimist.

Jose Durán is a San Diego based journalist and scriptwriter and the masterful editor of this podcast. He studied cinema at California State University, Northridge. He taught broadcast journalism at his alma mater and is an avid gamer and storyteller. In his own words, he plays far too much Call of Duty, is a hip hop nerd, loves movies, and believes Buffy The Vampire Slayer is the greatest show ever made.In this conversation, Nicy and Jose discuss the year's episodes, their goals for 2025 and debate a hypothetical fight to the death.

Steve Kays has over 30 years experience in multi-channel management, product creation, merchandising and sales at Nike and Nordstrom. Driven by a profound commitment to ensuring his work positively impacts others, he joined The World Shoe where he is the head of Product and Sales. The World Shoe is combating neglected tropical diseases with innovative footwear. Please visit theworldshoe.com to learn more.In this conversation, Nicy and Steve discuss why a new pair of kicks makes you feel so good, the importance of community, and how giving to others can help us break free from the cycle of achievement and feeling like we never have enough. 

Enjoy this month's Nicy only episode. In this episode, Nicy's shares thoughts on how the world sees her and the importance of staying true. As Maya Angelou beautifully said, "There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you."Nicy Durán is an almost lawyer, a former Googler/YouTuber, an aspiring storyteller, and a forever optimist.

Amy Matsuno Prince is a Bay Area based millennial who is currently a senior People Partner at Google. She's a long-time Googler who just passed her 14 year anniversary and has worked across many products including YouTube, Google TV, and Chrome. She grew up in California and attended the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania.In this conversation, Nicy and Amy discuss competing identities and how we often experience the world as the world treats us. They also determine that the word “nice” has become an insult, talk about the earth shattering experience of becoming a parent, and discuss the importance of creative and physical outlets.

We are introducing a new episode format as an experiment. These will be shorter episodes with just Nicy discussing recent events. In this episode, Nicy's shares thoughts on what brings her joy and tries really hard not to be a hater, but fails. Nicy Durán is an almost lawyer, a former Googler/YouTuber, an aspiring storyteller, and a forever optimist.

Parker Zhou is a corporate finance lawyer working in New York City and a real estate investor specializing in single family homes located in the Sunbelt. Parker loves geopolitics, investing and talking about Pokemon. He is a father of two and hopes his kids will grow up to have bold ambitions along with being great at understanding people. In this conversation, Nicy and Parker discuss the importance of finding things that spark joy in your life and Parker makes a case for investing in real estate in order to accomplish this. They also discuss the power of Pokemon, comparison, and what it means to be successful.

We are introducing a new episode format as an experiment. These will be shorter episodes with just Nicy discussing recent events. In this episode, Nicy's shares thoughts on female leadership and Hispanic Heritage Month. Nicy Duran is an almost lawyer, a former Googler/YouTuber, an aspiring storyteller, and a forever optimist.

Brock Morris is a San Diego based Group Manager, on Intuit's TurboTax Business Operations Team. He is a Southern Cal native and spent ~9 years in Silicon Valley working in Operations for Enterprise and Startup companies. He joined Intuit ~1 year ago and is focused on refining his leadership skills and fostering an inclusive growth environment for his team to do the best work of their lives. This was a major driver in Brock’s decision to pursue his MBA part-time (while working full time) at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business.In this conversation, Brock and Nicy discuss the importance of learning how to navigate change and discuss examples of visionaries who have embraced change. Of particular note is Susan Wockici, the former CEO of YouTube who recently passed away from cancer. The One of a Kind Pocast teams sends love and support to Susan’s friends and family. She was an inspirational leader to taught us the power of leaning into your authenticity, while striving to leave the world a better place.