Sometimes Funny. Mostly Useful.

Episode 003: Chad Littlefield started a company that helps big companies like Crayola and JetBlue to build culture through meaningful conversations. In this interview, we talk about how much time we both waste on YouTube, what a dream job actually looks like, and how to handle being overwhelmed. Podcast: Sometimes Funny. Mostly Useful. Series: Changemaker Career Series In this series of podcasts, I interview interesting people who are leading impactful lives and ask them about how they did it. This podcast is for self-motivated people who care about social impact. Host: I’m Chris Danilo. I’ve spent my career focused on the intersection between brain development, education, and technology. I’ve run a neuroscience lab, consulted with education technology companies, and for the last 3 years, I’ve been touring the country producing massive LEGO® and Minecraft® events for kids. SHOW NOTES: Jeff Bezos garage sign picture Tweet: @zzimbler @chadlittlefield Chad's TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyWrZceeKNE Find Chad: WeAnd.Me

Episode 002: Chris Owen had a comfortable finance job but for some reason needed to quit and start a coffee company.  In this interview, we talk about what it actually takes to start a company from scratch, the truth behind big picture visions, and some overlooked tactics that anyone can use to improve.  Podcast: Sometimes Funny. Mostly Useful. Series: Changemaker Career Series In this series of podcasts, I interview interesting people who are leading impactful lives and ask them about how they did it. This podcast is for self-motivated people who care about social impact. Host: I’m Chris Danilo. I’ve spent my career focused on the intersection between brain development, education, and technology. I’ve run a neuroscience lab, consulted with education technology companies, and for the last 3 years, I’ve been touring the country producing massive LEGO® and Minecraft® events for kids. SHOW NOTES: Give and Take” - Adam Grant https://www.amazon.com/Give-Take-Helping-Others-Success/dp/0143124986 Find Chris Owen: MadreCollective.com

Episode 001: Curtis Loo quit his IT consulting job to start a data company that helps schools help kids. In this interview, we talk about how high energy people manage their time, what the millennial generation is getting right, and the pitfalls of starting your own company. Podcast: Sometimes Funny. Mostly Useful. Series: Changemaker Career Series In this series of podcasts, I interview interesting people who are leading impactful lives and ask them about how they did it. This podcast is for self-motivated people who care about social impact. Host: I’m Chris Danilo. I’ve spent my career focused on the intersection between brain development, education, and technology. I’ve run a neuroscience lab, consulted with education technology companies, and for the last 3 years, I’ve been touring the country producing massive LEGO® and Minecraft® events for kids. SHOW NOTES: Maslow’s Hierarchy: https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html “Poor Economics” - Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo https://www.amazon.com/Poor-Economics-Radical-Rethinking-Poverty/dp/1610390938 Give and Take” - Adam Grant https://www.amazon.com/Give-Take-Helping-Others-Success/dp/0143124986 Find Curtis: MeasureEd.com